GENERAL STUFF Flashcards
1
Q
What is a crime against the person?
A
a crime that physically harms an individual
2
Q
What is an example of a crime against the person?
A
murder
3
Q
What is a crime against property?
A
a crime that involves theft/damage of someone else’s possessions
4
Q
What is an example of a crime against property?
A
arson
5
Q
What is a crime against authority?
A
a crime that challenges authority
6
Q
What is an example of a crime against authority?
A
treason
7
Q
What is corporal punishment?
A
a punishment that harms the offender but doesn’t kill them
8
Q
What is an example of corporal punishment?
A
maiming
9
Q
What is capital punishment?
A
a punishment that kills the offender
10
Q
What is an example of capital punishment?
A
hanging
