Exam 2: The Structure and Process of Criminal Justice

The term "penal populism" relates to correctional policies rooted in strong support from an informed public.

Which of the following is a responsibility of the federal government?

Which of the following models encourages a strong presumption of offender guilt?

A key attribute of decision making in the criminal justice system is the exercise of discretion by criminal justice personnel. Discretion has both positive and negative connotations and the use and abuse of discretion has been the focus of extensive research and debate. A few observers have argued that discretion should be abolished, while others have argued that discretion should be structured and confined with specific, published guidelines. Still other criminal justice observers argue that discretion is a healthy and necessary component of the criminal justice system and that no guidelines or controls on its exercise should be imposed on criminal justice decision makers. Discuss these issues.

Evan is a police officer in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. This community is very different from his former position in a suburban area of Vancouver. What are these different areas called?

Which of the following is NOT a research topic commonality shared by criminology and criminal justice?

Which statement is most accurate with respect to municipal governments in Canada?

Consider Bill C-60 (The Quebec Charter of Values) as discussed in Box 2.2 in Chapter 2. How would this proposed Bill have altered some of the rights promised in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? How do you feel about this proposed piece of legislation? Provide examples to support your stance on this issue.

Compare and contrast the terms "ethical issue" and "ethical dilemma." Provide one example of each.

Discuss the "criminal justice funnel" and note its implications for systems of corrections.

Recent trends support increased accountability on the part of the criminal justice system.

Ciara is hoping to study racial profiling of potential offenders among police officers. Which of the following fields does this research best fit into?

Policing costs Canadians more than $13 billion per year.

Identify and describe the factors that hinder the criminal justice system operating as a "system."

Police officers are generally immune from criminal prosecution.

Which level of government is responsible for the administration of justice?

Discuss what research studies suggest about the deterrent effect of the law.

When given the same information on a case involving a 22-year-old Aboriginal man charged with common assault, one judge orders probation whereas another judge orders a term of imprisonment for two years less a day. Which of the following best describes this scenario?

Identify and discuss one example from the textbook that demonstrates the challenges of doing justice in a multicultural society.

Which of the following is NOT identified as a factor preventing criminal justice agencies and personnel from operating as a "system"?