Question 1

5 out of 5 points

Crimes are generally defined and their punishments specified by:

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Selected Answer:

codes and statutes.

Correct Answer:

codes and statutes.

Question 2

5 out of 5 points

Criminal laws:

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vary from state to state.

Correct Answer:

vary from state to state.

Question 3

5 out of 5 points

Which of the following statements is true?

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Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors.

Correct Answer:

Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors.

Question 4

5 out of 5 points

A crime generally consists of:

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Selected Answer:

a mental state and an act or omission.

Correct Answer:

a mental state and an act or omission.

Question 5

0 out of 5 points

Conspiracy means ____ committing a criminal act.

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an agreement aimed at

Correct Answer:

an agreement aimed at

Question 6

5 out of 5 points

Racketeering is defined as:

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using money derived from illegal activities to invest in legitimate businesses.

Correct Answer:

using money derived from illegal activities to invest in legitimate businesses.

Question 7

5 out of 5 points

Bribery is defined as:

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giving money, property, or any benefit to a person to influence that person's judgment.

Correct Answer:

giving money, property, or any benefit to a person to influence that person's judgment.

Question 8

5 out of 5 points

Blackmail is defined as:

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an illegal demand made by a nonpublic official.

Correct Answer:

an illegal demand made by a nonpublic official.

Question 9

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A wrong that arises from a violation of a private duty is called a:

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Selected Answer:

tort.

Correct Answer:

tort.

Question 10

5 out of 5 points

Concerning torts and crimes, choose the correct statement:

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A crime may also be a tort.

Correct Answer:

A crime may also be a tort.

Question 11

5 out of 5 points

Torts are classified as:

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intentional, negligence, and strict liability.

Correct Answer:

intentional, negligence, and strict liability.

Question 12

5 out of 5 points

A shopkeeper may lose the shopkeeper’s privilege if:

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Selected Answer:

the customer is kept an unreasonable amount of time.

Correct Answer:

the customer is kept an unreasonable amount of time.

Question 13

5 out of 5 points

The tort of invasion of privacy includes:

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Selected Answer:

all of the above.

Correct Answer:

all of the above.

Question 14

5 out of 5 points

A contract is:

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all of the above.

Correct Answer:

all of the above.

Question 15

5 out of 5 points

The elements of a contract include all of the following except:

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an illegal purpose.

Correct Answer:

an illegal purpose.

Question 16

5 out of 5 points

The subject matter of a contract may relate to:

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Selected Answer:

all of the above.

Correct Answer:

all of the above.

Question 17

5 out of 5 points

The promisor in a contract may also be called the:

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Selected Answer:

obligor.

Correct Answer:

obligor.

Question 18

5 out of 5 points

A bilateral contract requires:

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both an offer and an acceptance.

Correct Answer:

both an offer and an acceptance.

Question 19

5 out of 5 points

An implied contract is shown by:

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the acts and conduct of the parties.

Correct Answer:

the acts and conduct of the parties.

Question 20

5 out of 5 points

An executory contract is:

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entered into but not fully performed.

Correct Answer:

entered into but not fully performed.