Fraud Cases That Involve Federal Laws or Statutes (Such as Mail

question 9

Multiple Choice

Fraud cases that involve federal laws or statutes (such as mail fraud,Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization,banking,and securities regulations) are tried in:

• A)Criminal courts.
• B)U.S.claims courts.
• C)U.S.bankruptcy courts.
• D)U.S.district courts.

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Definitions:

Eighth Amendment

Part of the Bill of Rights that prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

A legal doctrine that prohibits inhumane or excessively disproportionate sentences for crimes, as outlined in the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Judicial Review

The power of courts to assess the constitutionality of laws and government actions, crucial for upholding the rule of law.

Capital Punishment

The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime, often referred to as the death penalty.