Street Law: A Course in Practical Law

Chapter 7: Crime in America

Student Self-Assessment Quizzes

1
Decisions as to what constitutes a crime are made by
A)the executive branch.
B)the legislative branch.
C)agencies.
D)the courts.
2
The most commonly reported crime in 2007 was
A)aggravated assault.
B)motor vehicle theft.
C)burglary.
D)larceny/theft.
3
In 2005, people aged _____ were the most likely to be victims of the violent crimes.
A)12 to 15
B)16 to 19
C)20 to 24
D)65 and older
4
Parents who permit their underage children to have a party in their home in which alcohol is served to minors
A)may be civilly liable if one of those minors injures himself or herself.
B)may be civilly liable if one of those minors injures someone else.
C)may be criminally liable.
D)all of the above.
5
Which indicator is a better predictor of crime?
A)urban area
B)family stability
C)poverty
D)weak economy
6
The rate of violent crime in middle school as compared to elementary and high school is
A)about twice as high.
B)50 percent less.
C)the same.
D)none of the above.
7
The problem of criminal youth gangs in the United States is best approached by
A)prevention.
B)intervention.
C)suppression.
D)all of the above.
8
In a challenge to the District of Columbia's ban on handguns, the U.S. Supreme Court had to consider whether to expand the Second Amendment to include
A)the right of citizens to own and possess guns.
B)a state's right to maintain a militia.
C)the right of citizens to strike down gun control laws.
D)the right of the federal government to ban handguns.
9
The most widely abused substance in the United States today is
A)crack cocaine.
B)marijuana.
C)methamphetamines.
D)alcohol.
10
Victims of crime are
A)parties to the criminal case.
B)protected by constitutional rights to participate in the criminal process.
C)receive full compensation for their injuries in restitution.
D)receive some compensation for their injuries in restitution.
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