Exam 1: Criminal Justice Today

Those convicted of misdemeanor offenses with relatively short sentences, as well as those awaiting trial or transfer, are primarily housed in___________ ​

Contrast the crime control and due process models of criminal justice. In your opinion, which of the twobest represents the ideal American criminal justice system, and why? Be sure tofully explain your stance. ​

The most common correctional treatment, which allows the offender toreturn tothe community and remain under the supervision of the agent of the court, is_______ ​

As a rookie police officer whojust graduated field training, you have been assigned toa known high-crime area with an extremely high percentage of poor minority community members. As the youngest member of your unit, you have witnessed some of your fellow officers using racial slurs and unnecessary force when dealing with members of the community, including those whowere stopped and questioned for noapparent reason. one night on the graveyard shift, you are advised of a traffic-stop that has escalated toa violent altercation between an officer and a suspect whomeets the description of a person wanted for a strong-armed robbery. When you arrive on the scene, you witness three officers punching, kicking, and yelling derogatory things at the suspect. When you scream at the officers tostop, one turns toyou and says "mind your business, rookie." As a rookie officer, seeing a possibly innocent person being harmed, what doyou do? Please fully explain your answer.

Discretion is defined as the ability tomake operational decisions based on __________ ​

_________________________ refer tomethods toidentify a person based on his or her unique physical characteristics, such as fingerprints or facial configuration.

Intelligence-led policing is an example of an evidence-based practice that has shown some positive outcomes in regard tocrime reduction efforts by certain police departments. ​

Deviance is an objective concept; society agrees on which behaviors should be criminalized. ​

According tothe conflict model, different segments of society have different value systems and shared norms and are engaged in a constant struggle tocontrol society. ​

Which of the following is an example of a discretionary decision made by prosecutors? ​

primarily house those convicted of felony offenses that require longer periods of incarceration. ​

Herbert Packer likened the idealized criminal justice system toa(n)_________ ​

As Governor of the state of Texas, you are responsible for one of the largest states in the Union. over the past twoyears, you have been receiving pressure from proponents and opponents regarding the legalization of marijuana in your state. Proponents of this trend, including the Superintendent of your state police, contend that society benefits when the criminal justice system is nolonger required toexpend scarce resources on arresting, trying, and incarcerating nonviolent marijuana users. opponents on the other hand, including a majority of religious & spiritual leaders across the state, have bombarded your office with letters and phone calls that point tothe negative consequences of liberalized marijuana laws. These include a dramatic increase in the number of Americans using the drug, including children, which has led toa concurrent rise in problems such as marijuana addiction and unnecessary and premature deaths due todriving under the influence of the drug. As Governor, doyou actively attempt toencourage state leaders topen a bill tolegalize marijuana, or doyou table the idea towait and see how other states fare whohave legalized marijuana? Please fully explain your stance.

A(n)___________ is defined as wrong against society proclaimed by law and, if committed under certain circumstances, punishable by society. ​

________ is the use of threat of violence toachieve political objectives. ​

What is the ability tomake operational decisions based on personal judgment instead of formal rules? ​

The _____________ model is a criminal justice model in which the content of criminal law is determined by the groups that hold economic, political, and social power in a community.

Which of the following is NoT considered a community-based corrections treatment option? ​

Collectively the discretionary decisions made by criminal justice professionals are said toproduce a(n)_______ ​

________ are used tohouse those convicted of minor crimes with relatively short sentences and those whoare awaiting trial. ​