Exam 1: Criminal Justice As Social Control

The concept of social control refers to society's implicit agreement to give up some of our liberty in return for society's protection

A __________is usually punishable by a year or more in prison

What are the three subsystems within the criminal justice system?

This concept explains how society gives up some of their freedoms in return for being protected by society

Criminals are increasingly changing their behavior in an attempt to destroy trace evidence.

The authority to set and enforce most laws lies with the:

Which of the following has not been impacted by the "CSI Effect"?

Crime related reality television shows provide viewers with an accurate portrayal of the criminal justice system.