1. Regarding civil law and criminal law, which of the following statements are true?

A. Criminal law involves the rights and liabilities that exist between private parties.

B. Civil law involves the rights and liabilities that exist between private parties.

C. Civil law is governed by conduct that society has outlawed.

D. Criminal conduct is behavior that the threatens public safety and welfare.

E. Both B and D

2. Which statements are true about the burden of proof?

A. In a criminal prosecution, the government must prove its case by a preponderance of the evidence.

B. A. In a civil case, a plaintiff must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt

C. In a criminal case, the burden of proof is a higher standard because the stigma of a criminal conviction is much more serious than a civil judgment.

D. In a criminal case the burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt.

Both C and D

3. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from making illegal searches and seizures. Which statements are true about obtaining a search warrant?

A. The police must obtain a written warrant from a judge before conducting a search.

B. The police must show that it is likely there is evidence of a crime in the place of the search

C. In most cases, if the police conduct a search without a warrant, it violates the 4th Amendment

D. All of the above are true

E. Only A and B are true

4. The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution protects criminal defendants. Which of the following statements are true?

A. Criminal defendants are presumed guilty and therefore not entitled to fundamental fairness and due process.

B. Criminal defendants can be forced to provide evidence against themselves

C. Criminal defendants are entitled to hear their rights prior to interrogation by the police

D. Criminal defendants are required to answer the questions of police.

E. Only A and B are true