Question 1

Careers in the courts are more dangerous and more volatile than careers in law enforcement or corrections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

How do we, as a society, primarily learn about crime? How do you primarily learn about crime?

Accepted Answer

As a society, we primarily learn about crime through various sources such as news media, social media, documentaries, and true crime TV shows. These sources often highlight high-profile cases, criminal investigations, and court proceedings, shaping our understanding of crime and criminal behavior.

Personally, I primarily learn about crime through news articles, online news websites, and social media platforms. I also occasionally watch crime documentaries and TV shows to gain insight into different criminal cases and the criminal justice system. Additionally, I stay informed about crime through discussions with friends and family, as well as through educational resources and books on criminology and criminal justice.

Question 3

There is no single criminal justice system in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Roughly how many government employees work in policing, courts, or corrections in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  980,000 
B)  2.4 million 
C)  9.1 million 
D)  20.6 million 
A)  980,000 
B)  2.4 million 
C)  9.1 million 
D)  20.6 million

Question 5

Cybercrime, transnational crime, and terrorism are at times interrelated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Under which U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice during the 1950s and 1960s did the Court offer decisions that notably impacted criminal justice practices and provided greater rights to citizens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clarence Thomas 
B)  John Marshall 
C)  Spaulding McCormick 
D)  Earl Warren 
A)  Clarence Thomas 
B)  John Marshall 
C)  Spaulding McCormick 
D)  Earl Warren

Question 7

What are the primary reasons why we should study crime?

Accepted Answer

There are several primary reasons why st

Question 8

Historian Samuel Walker deemed which period "the most turbulent in all of American criminal justice history"?

Accepted Answer

A)  1845-1860 
B)  1920-1935 
C)  1960-1975 
D)  1995-2010 
A)  1845-1860 
B)  1920-1935 
C)  1960-1975 
D)  1995-2010

Question 9

Criminal justice reform can come about with shifts in social values; in the early 1920s and 1960s, practices were largely based on a punitive, deterrence-based approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The creation of the _______, which relocated all or parts of 22 federal agencies to the department, occurred primarily in response to the 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  Department of Homeland Security 
B)  Department of Justice 
C)  Department of the Interior 
D)  Department of Defense 
A)  Department of Homeland Security 
B)  Department of Justice 
C)  Department of the Interior 
D)  Department of Defense

Question 11

The costs for the war on terror that followed the 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States are estimated to be $1-5 trillion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is correct with regard to the crime rate beginning in the early 1990s?

Accepted Answer

A)  It declined and continued to do so. 
B)  It increased and continued to do so. 
C)  It remained relatively constant. 
D)  It decreased and then increased. 
A)  It declined and continued to do so. 
B)  It increased and continued to do so. 
C)  It remained relatively constant. 
D)  It decreased and then increased.

Question 13

A Gallup report noted that about 80% of U.S. residents believe crime is a very or extremely serious problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in 1955 that segregated public schools for Blacks and Whites were unconstitutional paved the way for a series of Supreme Court decisions that brought about greater civil rights, criminal justice reform, and social disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Increased globalization has affected justice-based practices in the 21st century, as _______ crimes, which are offenses that impact more than one country, have drawn increased attention.

Accepted Answer

A)  public order 
B)  inchoate 
C)  transnational 
D)  multiphasic 
A)  public order 
B)  inchoate 
C)  transnational 
D)  multiphasic

Question 16

Which approach to policing promotes partnerships with various groups, emphasizes problem-solving, and encourages officers to better interact with the public?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social 
B)  Analytical 
C)  Community 
D)  Predictive 
A)  Social 
B)  Analytical 
C)  Community 
D)  Predictive

Exam 1: Welcome to Criminal Justice

Careers in the courts are more dangerous and more volatile than careers in law enforcement or corrections.

How do we, as a society, primarily learn about crime? How do you primarily learn about crime?

There is no single criminal justice system in the United States.

Roughly how many government employees work in policing, courts, or corrections in the United States?

Cybercrime, transnational crime, and terrorism are at times interrelated.

Under which U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice during the 1950s and 1960s did the Court offer decisions that notably impacted criminal justice practices and provided greater rights to citizens?

What are the primary reasons why we should study crime?

Historian Samuel Walker deemed which period "the most turbulent in all of American criminal justice history"?

Criminal justice reform can come about with shifts in social values; in the early 1920s and 1960s, practices were largely based on a punitive, deterrence-based approach.

The creation of the _______, which relocated all or parts of 22 federal agencies to the department, occurred primarily in response to the 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States.

The costs for the war on terror that followed the 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States are estimated to be $1-5 trillion.

Which of the following is correct with regard to the crime rate beginning in the early 1990s?

A Gallup report noted that about 80% of U.S. residents believe crime is a very or extremely serious problem.

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in 1955 that segregated public schools for Blacks and Whites were unconstitutional paved the way for a series of Supreme Court decisions that brought about greater civil rights, criminal justice reform, and social disorder.

Increased globalization has affected justice-based practices in the 21st century, as _______ crimes, which are offenses that impact more than one country, have drawn increased attention.

Which approach to policing promotes partnerships with various groups, emphasizes problem-solving, and encourages officers to better interact with the public?

Crime in Context

Types and Categorizations of Crime

Measurement and Extent of Crime

Theories of Crime

Victims of Crime

Understanding Justice

Understading Criminal Law

Overview of Criminal Case Processing

History of Law Enforcement

Current Organization of Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Culture, Recruitment, and Training

Personal Toll of Police Work

Primary Police Practices

Police Use of Force

Police Misconduct

Police and Constitutional Law

Police Investigations and Arrests

Future of Policing

History of Courts

Current Organization of Courts

Courtroom Personnel

Courtroom Practices and Pretrial Procedures

Trials

Sentencing and Appeals

Juvenile Courts

Future of Courts

History of Corrections

Current Organization of Corrections

Corrections Personnel

Community Corrections

Institutional Corrections

Diversity, Female Inmates, and Special Category Prisoners

Juvenile Corrections

Future of Corrections

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