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Introduction to Criminology Basics

Criminology

Fundamental concepts in the study of crime and the justice system

law justice sociology

15 Questions Easy Ages 13+ Nov 10, 2026

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1 What is the scientific study of crime, criminals, and the criminal justice system called?

A Sociology
B Criminology
C Psychology
D Anthropology

2 Which term describes an act that violates a written law of a country or state?

A Etiquette
B Crime
C Social norm
D Tradition

3 What is the primary role of a judge in a court of law?

A To arrest suspects
B To investigate crime scenes
C To interpret and apply the law
D To prosecute the defendant

4 In the criminal justice process, who is responsible for proving that a defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?

A The defense attorney
B The jury
C The judge
D The prosecution

5 What is a 'misdemeanor' typically considered in legal systems?

A A serious felony
B A minor criminal offense
C A civil dispute
D A Supreme Court ruling

6 What is the primary function of a jury in a criminal trial?

A To draft new laws
B To decide on the guilt of the defendant
C To sentence the prisoner
D To collect evidence

7 What does the term 'recidivism' mean in criminology?

A The study of prison architecture
B The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend
C The process of appealing a court verdict
D The history of ancient law

8 Which amendment or principle commonly guarantees a person the right to a fair and speedy trial?

A Due process
B Executive privilege
C The right to silence
D The right to private property

9 Who is the person accused of committing a crime in a legal proceeding?

A The plaintiff
B The witness
C The defendant
D The prosecutor

10 What is the term for evidence that is gathered through scientific methods, such as DNA analysis or fingerprinting?

A Forensics
B Hearsay
C Circumstantial evidence
D Direct testimony

11 In many legal systems, what is the 'burden of proof' required to convict someone of a crime?

A Preponderance of evidence
B Reasonable suspicion
C Beyond a reasonable doubt
D Probable cause

12 Which law enforcement agency is typically responsible for responding to emergencies and investigating crimes at the local level?

A The military
B State police
C Local police department
D The secret service

13 What is 'probation' in the context of the criminal justice system?

A A type of prison sentence
B A period of supervision in the community instead of incarceration
C The process of clearing a criminal record
D The act of arresting a suspect

14 Which document outlines the fundamental laws and principles of a nation?

A A verdict
B A constitution
C A warrant
D A subpoena

15 What is an 'alibi' in a criminal investigation?

A A confession of guilt
B Evidence of a criminal's weapon
C A claim that the accused was elsewhere when the crime occurred
D A formal court charge

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