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Introduction to Criminology

Criminology

A foundational overview of crime, laws, and the justice system designed for young learners.

law justice society

15 Questions Easy Ages 9+ Oct 16, 2026

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1 What is the formal document that contains the laws of a country?

A The Constitution
B The Dictionary
C The Encyclopedia
D The Map

2 Who is the person responsible for representing the government in a criminal court case?

A The Defendant
B The Prosecutor
C The Jury
D The Witness

3 What is the term for an action that breaks a public law?

A A hobby
B A game
C A crime
D A mistake

4 Which group of people is responsible for deciding if someone is guilty or not guilty during a trial?

A The Police
B The Jury
C The Detectives
D The Reporters

5 What is the primary role of the police force in society?

A To make new laws
B To enforce laws and keep people safe
C To write legal textbooks
D To build courthouses

6 What is a 'witness' in a legal setting?

A Someone who saw the event happen
B The person who committed the crime
C The person who judges the trial
D The lawyer defending the accused

7 Where are criminal trials typically held?

A A police station
B A school
C A courtroom
D A hospital

8 What is the main goal of the correctional system?

A To make people rich
B To punish and rehabilitate offenders
C To help people find jobs
D To create new hobbies

9 What is the legal age in many countries at which a person can be held responsible for a crime in court?

A 5 years old
B 10 years old
C 18 years old
D 25 years old

10 What is evidence used for in a criminal investigation?

A To decorate the courtroom
B To help determine the truth
C To entertain the jury
D To hide the facts

11 Who is the official who presides over a courtroom and ensures the trial is fair?

A The Judge
B The Defendant
C The Accuser
D The Stenographer

12 What is the 'burden of proof' in a criminal trial?

A The weight of the courtroom chairs
B The requirement to prove guilt
C The cost of a lawyer
D The amount of paper used

13 What is a 'summons' or 'subpoena'?

A A gift for the judge
B A court order to appear in person
C A type of police badge
D A criminal punishment

14 What is the primary function of a forensic scientist?

A To interview witnesses
B To analyze physical evidence
C To debate in court
D To arrest suspects

15 What is the term for a punishment that takes away a person's freedom for a period of time?

A A fine
B Community service
C Imprisonment
D A warning

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