Exam 2: Crime in Context

Failing to pay one's taxes would be considered an act of commission.

All homicides are illegal.

The four types of media include broadcast media, digital media, print media, and _______ media.

Criminal justice policymaking has generally involved incapacitation, deterrence, retribution, and/or rehabilitation. Discuss each of these approaches and provide an example of a policy (real or fictitious) that emphasizes each.

Who has the greatest impact on determining what constitutes a federal crime?

Concurrence, as it pertains to the elements of a crime, refers to the requirement that the criminal act must be witnessed by somebody for it to be considered a crime.

Ultimately, the U.S. Constitution provides the basis for all legislation in the United States.

Which of the following uses media outlets to interrupt radio and television broadcasts with information regarding child abductions?

Which type of cost associated with crime refers to the money lost by an offender's decision to commit crime rather than engaging in legal and productive behaviors?

Incapacitation as a criminal justice policy is primarily operationalized through treatment, education, and counseling.

Which of the following is an element of a crime?

Identify the elements of a crime and note which two you believe are the most difficult for prosecutors to prove in court.

Hate speech is protected in part by which amendment?

The cost of justice-based practices was estimated to be $283 billion annually. Which component of the criminal justice system consumed the largest part (47.8%) of those costs?

The Harrison Narcotics Tax Act (1914) is often recognized as the first drug control policy in the United States.

The Freedom of Information Act generally requires government agencies to share their records with the public.