Exam 7: Concepts of Justice Policy

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Talk About: -Executive branch of government

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Social justice is in harmony with hegemony.

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Talk About: -Complex News

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In regards to statutes of limitations:

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Talk About: -Judicial branch of government

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If the police, courts, and corrections are to be effective, they must have the trust of the public.

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For a wrongful injury tort, there could be a two-year time limit within which civil cases may be brought.This is an example of which characteristic of civil justice?

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Talk About: -Agenda Setting

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When an individual has decided to pursue a civil case, he or she generally must hire an attorney to help initiate the proceedings, to conduct necessary inquiries and investigations, and ultimately to present the case in court. This is an example of which characteristic of civil justice?

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Legitimacy is not essential to the criminal justice system.

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Criminal justice policy consists of the decisions that governments make about what should be done to address crime.

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In civil law, attorneys instead base their arguments, and judges base their decisions, on:

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Talk About: -Crimes

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The criminal justice system should demonstrate fair and equal treatment of all persons under its control, with an emphasis on basic rights. This statement is an example of:

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There are three broad venues in which justice can be achieved: Criminal, civil, and social.

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The police investigate crimes and, based upon probable cause, arrest persons believed to have committed crimes.

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Take the example of the film Ghosts of Mississippi, which is the story of the trial of Byron De La Beckwith. In 1994, Beckwith was tried and convicted of first degree murder in the assassination of civil rights leader Medgar Evers - a crime that occurred in 1963. This is an example of:

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A person's behavior does not constitute one of the acts or omissions in the criminal code. This is an example of which characteristic of the criminal justice system?

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In civil court, proof beyond a reasonable doubt is required.

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The goal of checks and balances is:

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