1. What is the basis for the U.S. Code?
the Magna Carta
case law
The U.S. Constitution
police procedures
2. What does the term stare decisis translate as?
Standing by decided matters
It has already been decided
Statutes control the matter
The Court will decide
3. Under a federal system of government, who has jurisdiction over the inhabitants of the country?
local government
national government
state government
central and state government
4. What does the Model Penal Code attempt to do?
standardize all state criminal laws
standardize all federal laws
standardize jury proceedings
standardize civil laws
5. While a civil case is typically undertaken by an individual, _______ tends to initiate a criminal case.
a victim
a defendant
a judge
the government