Quiz & Worksheet - Mala in se

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Which of the following is an example of a crime Mala in se?

Speeding

Jaywalking

Theft

Parking in a handicapped spot

Worksheet

Print Mala in se: Definition, Crimes & Examples Worksheet

1. Mala in se is defined as ______ .

Acts that are inherently evil.
Acts that are made illegal due to lawmakers.
Acts that are both inherently evil and made illegal due to lawmakers.
None of these answers are correct.

2. Which of the following facts about crimes mala in se are true?

Mala in se crimes tend to be more serious crimes.
Mala in se crimes are never prohibited by law.
It is usually more difficult to recognize crimes mala in se than to recognize crimes mala prohibita.
They tend to be more serious crimes and easier to recognize than mala prohibita

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Gauge your knowledge of the terms malum in se and malum prohibitum with this quiz and worksheet combo. See if you can select examples of these types of crimes and pick out defining characteristics of each.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

You can take this quiz to check your knowledge of:

The definition of malum in se
Examples of malum in se crimes
What factors place a crime in the malum in se category
Why mala prohibita are more difficult to identify than mala in se

Skills Practiced

Interpreting information - use your understanding of mala prohibita to choose attributes of these crimes
Distinguishing differences - answer questions about two contrasting categories of crimes
Information recall - give examples of and recall facts from the lesson about crimes mala in se