1.The burden of proof in a criminal case is:

Multiple Choice

A preponderance of the evidence.

Actus reus.

Mens rea.

Criminal recklessness or negligence.

Proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

2.A plea in which the defendant does not admit guilt but agrees not to contest the charges is known as _____.

Multiple Choice

summary judgment

the arraignment

a nolo contendere plea

sine qua non

a voluntary dismissal without prejudice

3.Extortion is also known as:

Multiple Choice

Bribery.

Criminal fraud.

Blackmail.

False pretense.

Defalcation.

4.Actus reusis Latin for:

Multiple Choice

Executive order.

Wrongful state of mind.

Liability without fault.

Beyond a reasonable doubt.

Wrongful behavior.

5.TheMirandarights provide that a law enforcement officer must inform an arrested individual of which of the following beforethe officer questions the individual?

Multiple Choice

That the individual must answer all of the officer's questions or there will be a presumption of guilt at trial.

That statements made to a law enforcement officer before arraignment may not be used against him in court.

That the individual has the right to consult with an attorney before speaking to the officer.

That the individual will not have the assistance of legal counsel unless he or she can afford to pay for the services of an attorney.

That the right to legal counsel does not begin until after the defendant is arraigned.

6.What type of securities fraud occurs when an employee falsifies documents to make it appear as though the company had granted options on certain dates, but the dates are selected after the fact by looking backward for dates on which the stock price was low, thereby falsely inflating the profits of the company?

Multiple Choice

Insider trading

Pretexting

Defalcation

Stock-option backdating

A Ponzi scheme

7.Which of the following was created specifically to curb white-collar crime?

Multiple Choice

The Racketeer Influenced and Corruption Organizations Act.

The False Claims Act.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

The White-Collar Enforcement Act.

None of these.

8.Which of the following are less serious crimes punishable by fines or imprisonment of less than one year?

Multiple Choice

A misdemeanor

A felony

Petty offenses

Tort offenses

Any business-related crime

9.Embezzlement usually occurs when an employee steals money.

True or False

10.Fraud generally requiresscienter.

True or False

11.Which of the following is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or death?

Multiple Choice

A misdemeanor

A felony

Petty offenses

Tort offenses

12.Which of the following was passed largely in response to business scandals of the 2000s, such as Enron?

Multiple Choice

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

The False Claims Act.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

The Medicare Recovery Act.

The Healthcare Fraud Act.

13.Ordinarily, to obtain an arrest warrant, a law enforcement agent must demonstrate that there is _____ that a suspect committed or is planning to commit a crime.

Multiple Choice

proof beyond a reasonable doubt

articulable suspicion

certainty

probable cause

14.Which amendment to the United States Constitution provides the right to a speedy and public trial?

Multiple Choice

The Second Amendment

The Third Amendment

The Fourth Amendment

The Sixth Amendment

The Eighth Amendment

15.If a defendant enters anolo contendereplea, he or she does not admit guilt but agrees to the charges.

True or False