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Ethics Mock (Christian Beliefs And Crime And Punishment) > Crime And Punishment Key Words > Flashcards

Crime And Punishment Key Words Flashcards

1
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What is the act of intentionally causing harm to another person called?

A

Assault

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What is the unlawful taking of someone else’s property without their consent?

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Theft

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3
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What term refers to the act of killing another person?

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Murder

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4
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What is the punishment for a crime called?

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Sentence

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What is the legal process of determining guilt or innocence in a court of law?

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Trial

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What is the act of intentionally setting fire to property called?

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Arson

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What is the deliberate act of deceiving others for personal gain called?

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Fraud

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What is the act of physically attacking someone and causing injury called?

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Battery

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What is the unlawful act of using violence or threats to intimidate others called?

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Extortion

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What is the intentional and unauthorized access to computer systems or data called?

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Hacking

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What is the act of taking a person by force or deception and holding them for ransom called?

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Kidnapping

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What is the use of force, threats, or coercion to make someone do something against their will called?

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Coercion

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What is the act of secretly listening to a conversation without the participants’ knowledge called?

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Eavesdropping

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What is the act of intentionally destroying or damaging property called?

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Vandalism

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15
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What is the illegal transportation of goods or people called?

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Smuggling

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What is the act of intentionally deceiving others to gain an unfair advantage called?

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Deception

17
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What is the act of using force or threats to compel someone to engage in sexual activity called?

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Sexual assault

18
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What is the act of intentionally making false statements under oath called?

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Perjury

19
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What is the act of trying to influence the outcome of a trial or legal proceeding through improper means called?

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Obstruction of justice

20
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What is the act of participating in organized criminal activity for financial gain called?

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Racketeering

21
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What is the act of engaging in sexual activity with a minor called?

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Statutory rape

22
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What is the act of causing harm to someone’s reputation through false statements called?

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Defamation

23
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What is the act of using violence or threats to intimidate a population or government called?

A

Terrorism

24
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What is the act of intentionally causing the death of an unborn child called?

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Feticide

25
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What is the act of using force or threats to take something of value from someone called?

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Robbery

Ethics Mock (Christian Beliefs And Crime And Punishment) (2 decks)

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