Question 1

Talk About:
-Political Culture

Accepted Answer

The broad set of values that underlie a particular political system.

Question 2

Talk About:
-Interest groups

Accepted Answer

A dominant force in modern politics.

Question 3

Talk About:
-Statute of Limitations

Accepted Answer

This sets time limits on when court processes can be initiated.

Question 4

There is generally no statute of limitations for murder and other very serious crimes. This is an example of which characteristic of the criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Criminal justice processes apply only when a crime has been committed 
B)  Criminal justice processes are initiated by the state against the accused 
C)  The agents responsible for initiating the criminal justice process are government employees 
D)  Because crimes are viewed as acts against society as a whole, there are few time limits placed on when charges may be filed 
A)  Criminal justice processes apply only when a crime has been committed 
B)  Criminal justice processes are initiated by the state against the accused 
C)  The agents responsible for initiating the criminal justice process are government employees 
D)  Because crimes are viewed as acts against society as a whole, there are few time limits placed on when charges may be filed

Question 5

The prosecuting attorney files the formal charges and works to resolve criminal cases by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Listening to the defendant 
B)  Guilty pleas or convictions at trial 
C)  Finding all innocent 
D)  Mediation 
A)  Listening to the defendant 
B)  Guilty pleas or convictions at trial 
C)  Finding all innocent 
D)  Mediation

Question 6

In civil court, financial settlements often cover the actual damages incurred in the case for physical injury, and they may also include money to compensate for emotional injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One instance in which individuals can pursue civil justice is when they have been physically or emotionally injured as the result of an act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

There are often legal differences between jurisdictions in terms of what is (or is not) criminal and how offenses are defined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Talk About:
-National Supremacy Clause

Accepted Answer

This holds

Question 10

Civil justice refers to private non-criminal disputes between individuals and/or organizations, and the courts do not wish for such issues to linger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When an individual has decided to pursue a civil case, the state appoints an attorney to help initiate the proceedings, to conduct necessary inquiries and investigations, and ultimately to present the case in court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Efforts have promoted the expansion of equality to also consider:

Accepted Answer

A)  Disability status 
B)  Veteran status 
C)  Sexual orientation 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Disability status 
B)  Veteran status 
C)  Sexual orientation 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

It is also important to note that, under federalism, the federal government can influence (though not require) states to adopt certain laws through:

Accepted Answer

A)  Strongly suggesting 
B)  A court ruling 
C)  The distribution of federal funding 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Strongly suggesting 
B)  A court ruling 
C)  The distribution of federal funding 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Talk About:
-Legitimacy

Accepted Answer

This refers to the p

Question 15

If a person's behavior does not constitute one of the acts or omissions in the criminal code, then a crime has occurred and the criminal justice process is utilized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

It is the decision of the government as to whether criminal charges will be filed and a case will be brought.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Social justice embodies concerns about fairness and equality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Dillon's Rule is important because it tells us that while the states have very broad powers, local governments do not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A government's ability to promote justice without victims turning tovigilantism is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  The degree of peace in a society 
B)  The victim getting their own justice 
C)  The government having total control 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The degree of peace in a society 
B)  The victim getting their own justice 
C)  The government having total control 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

The state sets a very high bar before it determines guilt.This is an example of which characteristic of the criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Criminal justice processes apply only when a crime has been committed 
B)  Criminal justice processes are initiated by the state against the accused 
C)  The agents responsible for initiating the criminal justice process are government employees 
D)  In the criminal justice system, proof of guilt must be beyond a reasonable doubt 
A)  Criminal justice processes apply only when a crime has been committed 
B)  Criminal justice processes are initiated by the state against the accused 
C)  The agents responsible for initiating the criminal justice process are government employees 
D)  In the criminal justice system, proof of guilt must be beyond a reasonable doubt

Talk About: -Political Culture

Talk About: -Interest groups

Talk About: -Statute of Limitations

There is generally no statute of limitations for murder and other very serious crimes. This is an example of which characteristic of the criminal justice system?

The prosecuting attorney files the formal charges and works to resolve criminal cases by:

In civil court, financial settlements often cover the actual damages incurred in the case for physical injury, and they may also include money to compensate for emotional injury.

One instance in which individuals can pursue civil justice is when they have been physically or emotionally injured as the result of an act.

There are often legal differences between jurisdictions in terms of what is (or is not) criminal and how offenses are defined.

Talk About: -National Supremacy Clause

Civil justice refers to private non-criminal disputes between individuals and/or organizations, and the courts do not wish for such issues to linger.

When an individual has decided to pursue a civil case, the state appoints an attorney to help initiate the proceedings, to conduct necessary inquiries and investigations, and ultimately to present the case in court.

Efforts have promoted the expansion of equality to also consider:

It is also important to note that, under federalism, the federal government can influence (though not require) states to adopt certain laws through:

Talk About: -Legitimacy

If a person's behavior does not constitute one of the acts or omissions in the criminal code, then a crime has occurred and the criminal justice process is utilized.

It is the decision of the government as to whether criminal charges will be filed and a case will be brought.

Social justice embodies concerns about fairness and equality.

Dillon's Rule is important because it tells us that while the states have very broad powers, local governments do not.

A government's ability to promote justice without victims turning tovigilantism is associated with:

The state sets a very high bar before it determines guilt.This is an example of which characteristic of the criminal justice system?

Introducing Crime and Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice, Society, and Morality

Criminal Justice and Legal Philosophy

Theories of Deviance and Social Control

Theories of Criminal Behavior

Concepts of Justice

Concepts of Criminal Procedure

Criminal Law

Criminal Punishment

Core Concepts of US Policing

Core Concepts of US Court Systems

Core Concepts of US Correctional Theory and Practice

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Exam 7: Concepts of Justice Policy

Talk About: -Political Culture

Talk About: -Interest groups

Talk About: -Statute of Limitations

There is generally no statute of limitations for murder and other very serious crimes. This is an example of which characteristic of the criminal justice system?

The prosecuting attorney files the formal charges and works to resolve criminal cases by:

In civil court, financial settlements often cover the actual damages incurred in the case for physical injury, and they may also include money to compensate for emotional injury.

One instance in which individuals can pursue civil justice is when they have been physically or emotionally injured as the result of an act.

There are often legal differences between jurisdictions in terms of what is (or is not) criminal and how offenses are defined.

Talk About: -National Supremacy Clause

Civil justice refers to private non-criminal disputes between individuals and/or organizations, and the courts do not wish for such issues to linger.

When an individual has decided to pursue a civil case, the state appoints an attorney to help initiate the proceedings, to conduct necessary inquiries and investigations, and ultimately to present the case in court.

Efforts have promoted the expansion of equality to also consider:

It is also important to note that, under federalism, the federal government can influence (though not require) states to adopt certain laws through:

Talk About: -Legitimacy

If a person's behavior does not constitute one of the acts or omissions in the criminal code, then a crime has occurred and the criminal justice process is utilized.

It is the decision of the government as to whether criminal charges will be filed and a case will be brought.

Social justice embodies concerns about fairness and equality.

Dillon's Rule is important because it tells us that while the states have very broad powers, local governments do not.

A government's ability to promote justice without victims turning tovigilantism is associated with:

The state sets a very high bar before it determines guilt.This is an example of which characteristic of the criminal justice system?

Introducing Crime and Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice, Society, and Morality

Criminal Justice and Legal Philosophy

Theories of Deviance and Social Control

Theories of Criminal Behavior

Concepts of Justice

Concepts of Criminal Procedure

Criminal Law

Criminal Punishment

Core Concepts of US Policing

Core Concepts of US Court Systems

Core Concepts of US Correctional Theory and Practice

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