Instructions
Complete the following exercises to learn more about criminal law. Write your answers in the spaces provided!
Quick Match
Match the terms on the left with the correct definition on the right.- Rules that govern a society
- When someone breaks a criminal law
- A group of people who decide if someone is guilty or not guilty in a trial
True or False
1. Criminal law focuses on punishing people for breaking rules.(True/False)
2. The purpose of criminal law is to protect society.
(True/False)
Fill in the Blank
LIST THREE TYPES OF CRIMES:1.
2.
3.
Scenario Time!
READ THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:1. Someone takes a toy from a store without paying for it.
- What is this called?
- What might happen to the person who did this?
2. Someone spray paints graffiti on a school wall without permission.
- What is this called?
- What is a possible consequence?