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What does it mean to be a law-abiding citizen?
What does it mean to be a law-abiding citizen?
To follow and obey the law, maintaining social order and stability.
What is the difference between minor crime and major crime?
What is the difference between minor crime and major crime?
Minor crime refers to less severe offenses, whereas major crime refers to more serious and severe offenses.
What is drunk driving, and why is it a serious offense?
What is drunk driving, and why is it a serious offense?
Drunk driving is the act of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, and it is a serious offense because it poses a significant risk to the safety of the driver and others on the road.
What is shoplifting, and what is the name given to a person who commits this crime?
What is shoplifting, and what is the name given to a person who commits this crime?
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What is the term for getting away with a crime without being punished or held accountable?
What is the term for getting away with a crime without being punished or held accountable?
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What is the purpose of law-abiding citizens in society?
What is the purpose of law-abiding citizens in society?
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What is the term for breaking or violating the law and carrying out a criminal act?
What is the term for breaking or violating the law and carrying out a criminal act?
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What is the term for stealing from a shop, and what is the name given to a person who commits this crime?
What is the term for stealing from a shop, and what is the name given to a person who commits this crime?
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What is the term for failing to obey traffic rules, such as driving over speed limits?
What is the term for failing to obey traffic rules, such as driving over speed limits?
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What is the term for a person who steals from people's pockets, often in crowded areas?
What is the term for a person who steals from people's pockets, often in crowded areas?
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Study Notes
Law and Order
- A law-abiding citizen is someone who follows and observes the law, maintaining social order and stability.
Committing a Crime
- Committing a crime involves violating the law and carrying out a criminal act, which can be a minor or major offense.
- Crimes can include: • Pickpocketing: stealing from someone's person or bag. • Shoplifting: stealing from a shop. • Traffic offences: ‣ Drunk driving: driving while under the influence of alcohol. ‣ Running a red light: failing to stop at a red traffic light. ‣ Speeding: driving over the speed limit. ‣ Jaywalking: crossing the road where it is prohibited.
- A criminal is also known as an offender or lawbreaker.
- Getting away with a crime means escaping punishment or justice.
Law and Order
- A law-abiding citizen is someone who follows and observes the law, maintaining social order and stability.
Committing a Crime
- Committing a crime involves violating the law and carrying out a criminal act, which can be a minor or major offense.
- Crimes can include: • Pickpocketing: stealing from someone's person or bag. • Shoplifting: stealing from a shop. • Traffic offences: ‣ Drunk driving: driving while under the influence of alcohol. ‣ Running a red light: failing to stop at a red traffic light. ‣ Speeding: driving over the speed limit. ‣ Jaywalking: crossing the road where it is prohibited.
- A criminal is also known as an offender or lawbreaker.
- Getting away with a crime means escaping punishment or justice.
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This quiz covers various concepts related to criminal law, including law-abiding citizens, committing crimes, types of crimes, and criminal acts.
