Question 1

Because the concept of political crime is highly subjective, people who some label as terrorists may be viewed by others as:

Accepted Answer

A)  oppressors. 
B)  freedom fighters. 
C)  saviors. 
D)  dissidents. 
A)  oppressors. 
B)  freedom fighters. 
C)  saviors. 
D)  dissidents. B

Question 2

Robert Hanssen, a former counterintelligence agent for the FBI, is a famous example of high profile Americans committing the crime referred to as espionage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In spite of its reauthorization in 2006, many civil libertarians express concerns about the USA Patriot Act and its ability to erode civil rights. Explain how and why this erosion of civil rights could happen.

Accepted Answer

Although law enforcement agencies may be in favor of the Patriot Act, civil libertarians are troubled because they view the act as eroding civil rights. Some complain that there are provisions that permit the government to share information from grand jury proceedings and from criminal wiretaps with intelligence agencies. First Amendment protections may be violated because the Patriot Act authority is not limited to true terrorism investigations but covers a much broader range of activity involving reasonable political dissent. Though many critics have called for its repeal, it was reauthorized in 2006 with a slew of provisions ensuring that the act did not violate civil rights by limiting its surveillance and wiretap authorizations.

Question 4

Present and explain the five primary goals of political criminals.

Accepted Answer

Some political criminals want to intimid

Question 5

Critics of the USA Patriot Act are concerned that it erodes:

Accepted Answer

A)  international support. 
B)  economic stability. 
C)  military operations. 
D)  civil rights. 
A)  international support. 
B)  economic stability. 
C)  military operations. 
D)  civil rights.

Question 6

The USA Patriot Act, enacted after the terrorist attacks of September 11th:

Accepted Answer

A)  gave sweeping new powers to domestic law enforcement and international intelligence agencies. 
B)  provided funding for an increased military presence in the Middle East. 
C)  outraged the majority of American citizens, who demanded its immediate repeal. 
D)  failed to include a provision to allow for the monitoring of cable-based records and systems 
A)  gave sweeping new powers to domestic law enforcement and international intelligence agencies. 
B)  provided funding for an increased military presence in the Middle East. 
C)  outraged the majority of American citizens, who demanded its immediate repeal. 
D)  failed to include a provision to allow for the monitoring of cable-based records and systems

Question 7

Affecting vote counts to bring about a desired election outcome, is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  election fraud. 
B)  voting fraud. 
C)  vote tampering. 
D)  election swaying. 
A)  election fraud. 
B)  voting fraud. 
C)  vote tampering. 
D)  election swaying.

Question 8

_________  organizations are  composed of a large number of members who are located in rural areas .

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________  organizations are  composed of a large...

Question 9

Which is the goal of political criminals who are motivated by altruism and truly believe their crimes will benefit society and are willing to violate the law and risk punishment in order to achieve what they see as social improvement?

Accepted Answer

A)  revolution 
B)  pseudo-conviction 
C)  conviction 
A)  revolution 
B)  pseudo-conviction 
C)  conviction

Question 10

The term _____ terrorism means terrorism involving citizens or the territory of more than one country.

Accepted Answer

A)  political 
B)  domestic 
C)  global 
D)  international 
A)  political 
B)  domestic 
C)  global 
D)  international

Question 11

The Supreme Court has held that indefinite detention is constitutionally unacceptable, that terrorists are entitled to process their cases through the court system, and that terrorists are eligible for habeas corpus protection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Terrorism usually involves a type of political crime that emphasizes violence as a mechanism to promote change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Waterboarding involves immobilizing a person on his or her back, with the head inclined downward, and pouring water over the face and into the breathing passages .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What constitutes treason? Include in your discussion traditional espionage, industrial espionage, and foreign industrial espionage.

Accepted Answer

Helping or cooperating with the enemy in

Question 15

Terrorists have an ________ focus and tend to operate in small bands.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terrorists have an ________ focus and tend...

Question 16

The Cambridge Five, like Aldrich and Rosario Ames, engaged in the political crime of espionage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The motivations behind political crimes may stem from _________ or _________ sources.

Accepted Answer

religious,

Question 18

Which of the following is a political crime perpetrated by state authorities against the people they are supposed to serve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Government crime 
B)  Official crime 
C)  Political crime 
D)  State political crime 
A)  Government crime 
B)  Official crime 
C)  Political crime 
D)  State political crime

Question 19

These types of ___________________ terrorists,  use violence to frighten those in power and their supporters in order to replace the existing government with a regime that holds acceptable political or religious views.

Accepted Answer

The answer of These types of ___________________ terrorists,  use violence...

Question 20

Terrorists typically have a rural focus, while guerillas typically have an urban focus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Because the concept of political crime is highly subjective, people who some label as terrorists may be viewed by others as:

Robert Hanssen, a former counterintelligence agent for the FBI, is a famous example of high profile Americans committing the crime referred to as espionage.

In spite of its reauthorization in 2006, many civil libertarians express concerns about the USA Patriot Act and its ability to erode civil rights. Explain how and why this erosion of civil rights could happen.

Present and explain the five primary goals of political criminals.

Critics of the USA Patriot Act are concerned that it erodes:

The USA Patriot Act, enacted after the terrorist attacks of September 11th:

Affecting vote counts to bring about a desired election outcome, is an example of:

_________ organizations are composed of a large number of members who are located in rural areas .

Which is the goal of political criminals who are motivated by altruism and truly believe their crimes will benefit society and are willing to violate the law and risk punishment in order to achieve what they see as social improvement?

The term _____ terrorism means terrorism involving citizens or the territory of more than one country.

The Supreme Court has held that indefinite detention is constitutionally unacceptable, that terrorists are entitled to process their cases through the court system, and that terrorists are eligible for habeas corpus protection.

Terrorism usually involves a type of political crime that emphasizes violence as a mechanism to promote change.

Waterboarding involves immobilizing a person on his or her back, with the head inclined downward, and pouring water over the face and into the breathing passages .

What constitutes treason? Include in your discussion traditional espionage, industrial espionage, and foreign industrial espionage.

Terrorists have an ________ focus and tend to operate in small bands.

The Cambridge Five, like Aldrich and Rosario Ames, engaged in the political crime of espionage.

The motivations behind political crimes may stem from _ or _ sources.

Which of the following is a political crime perpetrated by state authorities against the people they are supposed to serve?

These types of ___________________ terrorists, use violence to frighten those in power and their supporters in order to replace the existing government with a regime that holds acceptable political or religious views.

Terrorists typically have a rural focus, while guerillas typically have an urban focus.

Crime and Criminology

The Nature and Extent of Crime

Victims and Victimization

Rational Choice Theory

Trait Theories

Social Structure Theories

Social Process Theories Socialization and Society

Critical Criminology and Restorative Justice

Developmental Theories Life Course Latent Trait and Trajectory

Interpersonal Violence

Property Crime

Enterprise Crime: White-Collar, Green-Collar, and Transnational Organized Crime

Public Order Crime Sex and Substance Abuse

Crimes of the New Millenium Cybercrime

Criminal Justice Process and Perspectives

Police and the Courts Investigation Arrest and Adjudication

Punishment and Correction

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Exam 11: Political Crime and Terrorism

Because the concept of political crime is highly subjective, people who some label as terrorists may be viewed by others as:

Robert Hanssen, a former counterintelligence agent for the FBI, is a famous example of high profile Americans committing the crime referred to as espionage.

In spite of its reauthorization in 2006, many civil libertarians express concerns about the USA Patriot Act and its ability to erode civil rights. Explain how and why this erosion of civil rights could happen.

Present and explain the five primary goals of political criminals.

Critics of the USA Patriot Act are concerned that it erodes:

The USA Patriot Act, enacted after the terrorist attacks of September 11th:

Affecting vote counts to bring about a desired election outcome, is an example of:

_________ organizations are composed of a large number of members who are located in rural areas .

Which is the goal of political criminals who are motivated by altruism and truly believe their crimes will benefit society and are willing to violate the law and risk punishment in order to achieve what they see as social improvement?

The term _____ terrorism means terrorism involving citizens or the territory of more than one country.

The Supreme Court has held that indefinite detention is constitutionally unacceptable, that terrorists are entitled to process their cases through the court system, and that terrorists are eligible for habeas corpus protection.

Terrorism usually involves a type of political crime that emphasizes violence as a mechanism to promote change.

Waterboarding involves immobilizing a person on his or her back, with the head inclined downward, and pouring water over the face and into the breathing passages .

What constitutes treason? Include in your discussion traditional espionage, industrial espionage, and foreign industrial espionage.

Terrorists have an ________ focus and tend to operate in small bands.

The Cambridge Five, like Aldrich and Rosario Ames, engaged in the political crime of espionage.

The motivations behind political crimes may stem from _________ or _________ sources.

Which of the following is a political crime perpetrated by state authorities against the people they are supposed to serve?

These types of ___________________ terrorists, use violence to frighten those in power and their supporters in order to replace the existing government with a regime that holds acceptable political or religious views.

Terrorists typically have a rural focus, while guerillas typically have an urban focus.

Crime and Criminology

The Nature and Extent of Crime

Victims and Victimization

Rational Choice Theory

Trait Theories

Social Structure Theories

Social Process Theories Socialization and Society

Critical Criminology and Restorative Justice

Developmental Theories Life Course Latent Trait and Trajectory

Interpersonal Violence

Property Crime

Enterprise Crime: White-Collar, Green-Collar, and Transnational Organized Crime

Public Order Crime Sex and Substance Abuse

Crimes of the New Millenium Cybercrime

Criminal Justice Process and Perspectives

Police and the Courts Investigation Arrest and Adjudication

Punishment and Correction

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The motivations behind political crimes may stem from _ or _ sources.