Law exam

Section 1: Define. Please define the following terms. (4pts Each)

1. Motive -

2. Due Process -

3. Multiculturalism-

4. Clearance Rate -

5. Criminal Law -

Section 2. Short Answer. Please answer the following questions. (5 Pts. Each)

6. List and explain the 2 major sources of crime statistics.

7. What 4 elements does the crime of 1st degree murder require?

8. What are the 4 broad categories of defenses to a criminal charge?

9. The crime clock distinguishes between what 2 categories of crime?

10. List and briefly explain the 3 elements necessary for a crime to take place.

11. What is justice? List the 4 types of justice.

12. What does the Criminal Justice System have a difficult time balancing? (Hint: Also the theme of the book.)

13. Which is NOT a justification used as a defense to criminal charges?

a. Defense of Others

b. Necessity

c. Insanity

d. Resisting Unlawful Arrest

14. What is the M’Naghten Rule?

15. List and briefly explain the 4 types of mens rea.

16. What are the 3 generic kinds of “corporate strategies” that guide American policing? Provide an example of 2 of the strategies.

17. Explain the difference between the consensus model and the conflict model.

Section 3: Essay. Please answer the following questions in detail. (10pts Each)

Essay Question #1: List and explain in detail 5 of the 6 general categories of criminal law violations.

Essay Question #2: List and explain in detail the 5 Basic Purposes of policing.

BONUS QUESTION (5pts): List 5 of the 9 special categories of crime.