Question 1 How many U.S. states outlaw assisting a suicide? One Three Twenty Thirty-five Question 2 What is the difference between murder and involuntary manslaughter? Murder requires intent, manslaughter does not Manslaughter requires intent, murder does not Murder requires recklessness, manslaughter does not Manslaughter requires negligence, murder does not Question 3 Which type of manslaughter involves provocation? Involuntary manslaughter Voluntary manslaughter Gross negligence Ordinary negligence Question 4 Which type of homicide can be a misdemeanor in some states in the United States? Murder Voluntary manslaughter Involuntary manslaughter None Question 5 What is another name used in criminal justice for ‘physician-assisted suicide’? Death with dignity Murder – Premeditated Criminal suicide Homocide Question 6 What is the definition of death as per the common law? The state when a person is not responsive The state when a person’s heart beat and respiration cease The state when rigor mortis sets in The state when a person’s brain functions cease Question 7 Which type of criminal homicide is caused by a failure to exercise reasonable care? Murder Manslaughter Negligent homicide Justifiable homicide Question 8 Which type of criminal homicide does not involve malice? Murder Manslaughter Negligent homicide Justifiable homicide Question 9 What is the legal definition of death in most states in the United States? Cessation of respiration Cessation of the heart beat Cessation of brain functions Cessation of response Question 10 Which type of criminal homicide involves premeditation? First degree Second degree Depraved heart Felony murder
Unit 4 Assessment Criminal Law
