Question

question 43 (mandatory) (1 point)
crimes punishable by death or imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary for one year or longer are called

a) petty misdemeanors.
b) felonies.
c) gross misdemeanors.
d) misdemeanors.

Explanation:

Felonies are serious crimes. They carry severe penalties like death or imprisonment for one year or more in a federal or state penitentiary. Petty misdemeanors (A) and misdemeanors (D) are less serious crimes with lighter penalties. Gross misdemeanors (C) are also less severe than felonies. So the answer is B.

Answer:

B. felonies.