TEST Law 120 Chapter 6 The Nature of Crime

Posted: April 8, 2019

Date: 

Mon, Apr 15/19 8:35 am

FORMAT

Multiple Choice (15pts)

True & False (8pts)

Fill-in-the-blanks (10pts)

Short Answer Questions (17pts)

Case Study (4pts)

Short Answer Samples
1)  According to Parliament, what kind of behaviour constitutes a crime?


2)  Provide an example of an act of omission that could result in criminal charges being brought against the perpetrator.


3)  Identify the main purposes of the criminal law.


4)  Name three crime prevention programs that have been developed over the years.


5)  The Criminal Code of Canada is amended from time to time. Identify three reasons why this is necessary.


6)  Define and explain the two essential elements of most criminal offences.


7)  Outline the three different types of mens rea.


8)  What is the difference between motive and intention?


9)  Describe the defence of due diligence. For what type of offence(s) can it be used? Include an example in your answer.


10)  Why are general intent offences easier to prove than specific intent offences?