Question 1

The most significant area of conflict between the criminal law and the changing values of U.S.society is

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S.drug policy 
B)  police treatment of minor offenders 
C)  sentencing laws 
D)  public disorder crimes 
A)  U.S.drug policy 
B)  police treatment of minor offenders 
C)  sentencing laws 
D)  public disorder crimes

Question 2

The purpose of an EIS (early intervention system) by the police department is to

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce use of force incidents by police officers 
B)  reduce recidivism of offenders 
C)  decriminalize minor crimes 
D)  give citizens greater say in police matters 
A)  reduce use of force incidents by police officers 
B)  reduce recidivism of offenders 
C)  decriminalize minor crimes 
D)  give citizens greater say in police matters

Question 3

A prevalent criticism of U.S.drug policy on marijuana is

Accepted Answer

A)  that although it is barely used, its use is still a punishable offense 
B)  that it causes increased use of marijuana 
C)  that it is the main focus of drug policy, while the policy ignores more harmful drugs 
D)  that marijuana use is a private matter 
A)  that although it is barely used, its use is still a punishable offense 
B)  that it causes increased use of marijuana 
C)  that it is the main focus of drug policy, while the policy ignores more harmful drugs 
D)  that marijuana use is a private matter

Question 4

The ultimate goal of the CJS and other social institutions is to

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain an orderly society 
B)  hold people accountable for their actions 
C)  help people adjust to their social environment 
D)  maintain the economic and political social order 
E)  all of the above 
A)  maintain an orderly society 
B)  hold people accountable for their actions 
C)  help people adjust to their social environment 
D)  maintain the economic and political social order 
E)  all of the above

Question 5

Where you have lawfulness you always find legitimacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The evidence shows that the legitimacy of agencies in the criminal justice system

Accepted Answer

A)  can be changed only through serious public relations campaigns 
B)  is impervious to attempts to change 
C)  can be built and maintained 
D)  has eroded to the point that it cannot be redeemed 
A)  can be changed only through serious public relations campaigns 
B)  is impervious to attempts to change 
C)  can be built and maintained 
D)  has eroded to the point that it cannot be redeemed

Question 7

Research on citizen complaint procedures have found that

Accepted Answer

A)  it results in satisfaction on both sides 
B)  its effectiveness is mixed 
C)  it results in satisfaction on one side only 
D)  it improves the legitimacy of the police 
A)  it results in satisfaction on both sides 
B)  its effectiveness is mixed 
C)  it results in satisfaction on one side only 
D)  it improves the legitimacy of the police

Question 8

Tyler argues that a critical factor in people's complying with the law is

Accepted Answer

A)  they are aware of the law 
B)  perceived legitimacy of the law 
C)  they understand the consequences 
D)  all of the above 
A)  they are aware of the law 
B)  perceived legitimacy of the law 
C)  they understand the consequences 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

_____(1)_____ involves case outcomes while _____(2)_____ depends on how people feel they were treated.

Accepted Answer

A)  (1) lawfulness (2) legitimacy 
B)  (1) distributive justice (2) procedural justice 
C)  (1) legitimacy (2) cumulative disadvantage 
D)  (1) procedural justice (2) perception 
A)  (1) lawfulness (2) legitimacy 
B)  (1) distributive justice (2) procedural justice 
C)  (1) legitimacy (2) cumulative disadvantage 
D)  (1) procedural justice (2) perception

Question 10

In studies of procedural justice, it was found that people who perceived they were treated fairly by criminal justice agents

Accepted Answer

A)  recidivated at a higher rate 
B)  Were more likely to obey the law 
C)  were more likely to accept plea negotiations without an attorney 
D)  only committed minor offenses 
A)  recidivated at a higher rate 
B)  Were more likely to obey the law 
C)  were more likely to accept plea negotiations without an attorney 
D)  only committed minor offenses

Question 11

Since the 1970's, the racial disparity in people shot and killed by the police has

Accepted Answer

A)  just about doubled 
B)  dropped by about half 
C)  been influence by distributive justice 
D)  not changed, despite efforts to end it 
A)  just about doubled 
B)  dropped by about half 
C)  been influence by distributive justice 
D)  not changed, despite efforts to end it

Question 12

Procedural justice issues appear to contribute to law-abiding behavior in terms of minor offenses but the effect on serious crimes is not yet known.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Changing the legitimacy of the police system is important because

Accepted Answer

A)  it is commonly viewed as overburdened and poorly functioning 
B)  the police system has the worst reputation of any part of the CJS 
C)  police corruption is widespread 
D)  it is the most visible component of the CJS 
A)  it is commonly viewed as overburdened and poorly functioning 
B)  the police system has the worst reputation of any part of the CJS 
C)  police corruption is widespread 
D)  it is the most visible component of the CJS

Question 14

Tyler's research found that a sense of justice contributes to law-abiding behavior, but a limitation of the study was that he only asked people about what?

Accepted Answer

A)  juvenile delinquency 
B)  victimless crimes 
C)  domestic violence 
D)  minor offenses 
A)  juvenile delinquency 
B)  victimless crimes 
C)  domestic violence 
D)  minor offenses

Question 15

Research evidence shows the injustice of racial bias in drug enforcement to be perceived but not real.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the difference between lawfulness and legitimacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  the two terms can be used interchangeably 
B)  lawfulness refers to liberal policies while legitimacy refers to conservative policies 
C)  lawfulness refers to citizens while legitimacy refers to the justice system 
D)  lawfulness refers to behavior while legitimacy refers to perception 
A)  the two terms can be used interchangeably 
B)  lawfulness refers to liberal policies while legitimacy refers to conservative policies 
C)  lawfulness refers to citizens while legitimacy refers to the justice system 
D)  lawfulness refers to behavior while legitimacy refers to perception

Question 17

Changing the law of possession of small amounts of marijuana to a misdemeanor would likely result in

Accepted Answer

A)  deligitimization of the court system 
B)  increased compliance with the law 
C)  a sense that the CJS is illegitimate 
D)  a sharp reduction in felony convictions and prison sentences 
A)  deligitimization of the court system 
B)  increased compliance with the law 
C)  a sense that the CJS is illegitimate 
D)  a sharp reduction in felony convictions and prison sentences

Question 18

The Prohibition laws resulted in

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in procedural justice 
B)  arrests for alternative offenses 
C)  the evolution of organized crime 
D)  increased respect for the law 
A)  changes in procedural justice 
B)  arrests for alternative offenses 
C)  the evolution of organized crime 
D)  increased respect for the law

Question 19

The practice of conducting regular beat meetings where officers and citizens discuss neighborhood problems and monitor progress of initiatives is intended to

Accepted Answer

A)  deescalate encounters between officers and citizens 
B)  engage citizens to improve their sense of satisfaction with the police 
C)  address problems of racial discrimination 
D)  minimize complaints about criminal behavior 
A)  deescalate encounters between officers and citizens 
B)  engage citizens to improve their sense of satisfaction with the police 
C)  address problems of racial discrimination 
D)  minimize complaints about criminal behavior

The most significant area of conflict between the criminal law and the changing values of U.S.society is

The purpose of an EIS (early intervention system) by the police department is to

A prevalent criticism of U.S.drug policy on marijuana is

The ultimate goal of the CJS and other social institutions is to

Where you have lawfulness you always find legitimacy.

The evidence shows that the legitimacy of agencies in the criminal justice system

Research on citizen complaint procedures have found that

Tyler argues that a critical factor in people's complying with the law is

___(1)_ involves case outcomes while _(2)___ depends on how people feel they were treated.

In studies of procedural justice, it was found that people who perceived they were treated fairly by criminal justice agents

Since the 1970's, the racial disparity in people shot and killed by the police has

Procedural justice issues appear to contribute to law-abiding behavior in terms of minor offenses but the effect on serious crimes is not yet known.

Changing the legitimacy of the police system is important because

Tyler's research found that a sense of justice contributes to law-abiding behavior, but a limitation of the study was that he only asked people about what?

Research evidence shows the injustice of racial bias in drug enforcement to be perceived but not real.

What is the difference between lawfulness and legitimacy?

Changing the law of possession of small amounts of marijuana to a misdemeanor would likely result in

The Prohibition laws resulted in

The practice of conducting regular beat meetings where officers and citizens discuss neighborhood problems and monitor progress of initiatives is intended to

Crime and Policy: a Complex Problem

Models of Criminal Justice

The Going Rate

The Prediction Problem

Unleash the Cops

Deter the Criminals

Lock Em up

Close the Loopholes

Protect Crime Victims

Control Gun Crimes

Treat Em

Sense and Nonsense About Drugs and Crime

Crime and Community: Putting It All Together

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Exam 12: The Basis of an Orderly Society

The most significant area of conflict between the criminal law and the changing values of U.S.society is

The purpose of an EIS (early intervention system) by the police department is to

A prevalent criticism of U.S.drug policy on marijuana is

The ultimate goal of the CJS and other social institutions is to

Where you have lawfulness you always find legitimacy.

The evidence shows that the legitimacy of agencies in the criminal justice system

Research on citizen complaint procedures have found that

Tyler argues that a critical factor in people's complying with the law is

_____(1)_____ involves case outcomes while _____(2)_____ depends on how people feel they were treated.

In studies of procedural justice, it was found that people who perceived they were treated fairly by criminal justice agents

Since the 1970's, the racial disparity in people shot and killed by the police has

Procedural justice issues appear to contribute to law-abiding behavior in terms of minor offenses but the effect on serious crimes is not yet known.

Changing the legitimacy of the police system is important because

Tyler's research found that a sense of justice contributes to law-abiding behavior, but a limitation of the study was that he only asked people about what?

Research evidence shows the injustice of racial bias in drug enforcement to be perceived but not real.

What is the difference between lawfulness and legitimacy?

Changing the law of possession of small amounts of marijuana to a misdemeanor would likely result in

The Prohibition laws resulted in

The practice of conducting regular beat meetings where officers and citizens discuss neighborhood problems and monitor progress of initiatives is intended to

Crime and Policy: a Complex Problem

Models of Criminal Justice

The Going Rate

The Prediction Problem

Unleash the Cops

Deter the Criminals

Lock Em up

Close the Loopholes

Protect Crime Victims

Control Gun Crimes

Treat Em

Sense and Nonsense About Drugs and Crime

Crime and Community: Putting It All Together

Filters

___(1)_ involves case outcomes while _(2)___ depends on how people feel they were treated.