Question 1

Describe and explain formal and informal power structure in most communities.

Accepted Answer

Formal power structures in most communities refer to the established hierarchy and authority within organizations or institutions. This includes positions of leadership such as government officials, company executives, and school administrators who have been given the formal authority to make decisions and enforce rules. These individuals hold power through their official titles and are responsible for setting policies, making important decisions, and managing resources.

On the other hand, informal power structures in communities are based on personal relationships, influence, and social connections. This can include influential community members, opinion leaders, or individuals who hold sway over others due to their expertise, charisma, or ability to mobilize support. Informal power can also be wielded by groups or networks that hold significant influence over decision-making processes, even if they do not hold official positions of authority.

Both formal and informal power structures play a significant role in shaping the dynamics of a community. While formal power structures provide a framework for governance and decision-making, informal power structures can influence how decisions are made and implemented. It is important to recognize and understand both types of power structures in order to effectively navigate and participate in community life.

Question 2

The social contract:

Accepted Answer

A) provides that each person must give up some freedom. 
B) provides that, in a free society, people can do everything they want without restriction. 
C) has been weakened by increased mobility and economic factors. 
D) both b and c 
A) provides that each person must give up some freedom. 
B) provides that, in a free society, people can do everything they want without restriction. 
C) has been weakened by increased mobility and economic factors. 
D) both b and c A

Question 3

According to the text, public peace is established by:

Accepted Answer

A) the U.S.Constitution and Bill 
B) federal and state statutes. 
C) the social contract.of Rights. 
D) all of the above 
A) the U.S.Constitution and Bill 
B) federal and state statutes. 
C) the social contract.of Rights. 
D) all of the above D

Question 4

Operating within each community is a power structure that can enhance or endanger:

Accepted Answer

A) political groups. 
B) neighborhood watch groups. 
C) ethnic groups. 
D) police-community relations. 
A) political groups. 
B) neighborhood watch groups. 
C) ethnic groups. 
D) police-community relations.

Question 5

Most communities have only a formal power structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Citizens who demand to be involved in the review process maintain that internal police -discipline is tantamount to allowing the "fox to investigate thefts in the chicken coop."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Increases in incivilities may increase the fear of crime and reduce citizens' sense of safety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The system that tries to keep juvenile status offenders and delinquents from the court's -jurisdiction is called:

Accepted Answer

A) bifurcation. 
B) rehabilitation. 
C) diversion. 
D) plea bargaining. 
A) bifurcation. 
B) rehabilitation. 
C) diversion. 
D) plea bargaining.

Question 9

A good relationship between private and public policing is important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the text, civilian oversight is:

Accepted Answer

A) a recent development in American policing, having first been used in the 1970s. 
B) becoming more prevalent. 
C) not accepted by police agencies. 
D) all of the above 
A) a recent development in American policing, having first been used in the 1970s. 
B) becoming more prevalent. 
C) not accepted by police agencies. 
D) all of the above

Question 11

Networks that link individuals to various levels of government, including the police, would be considered local social capital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cracking down on crime often results in _________________, the relocation of crime and criminals to neighboring areas outside the enforcement zone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cracking down on crime often results in...

Question 13

The _________________ includes divisions of society with wealth and political influence such as federal, state, and local agencies and governments, commissions, and regulatory agencies.

Accepted Answer

formal pow

Question 14

The widening of the gap between those with wealth (the "haves") and those living in poverty (the "have-nots"), with a shrinking middle class, is known as a _________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The widening of the gap between those...

Question 15

A community's informal power structure includes all except:

Accepted Answer

A) regulatory agencies. 
B) ethnic groups. 
C) political groups. 
D) religious assemblies. 
A) regulatory agencies. 
B) ethnic groups. 
C) political groups. 
D) religious assemblies.

Question 16

The broken windows phenomenon signifies:

Accepted Answer

A) that people don't care about the neighborhood. 
B) an impending crime wave. 
C) an ineffective police force. 
D) all of the above 
A) that people don't care about the neighborhood. 
B) an impending crime wave. 
C) an ineffective police force. 
D) all of the above

Question 17

Improving the image of the police and increasing the public's willingness to cooperate is a positive outcome of citizen police academies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the text, the "civic" generation born in the first third of the 20th century is -being replaced by baby boomers and Generation X-ers who have been characterized as -being much more civic-minded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Citizen patrols are a twentieth-century phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A sense of community can be undermined by:

Accepted Answer

A) increased violent crime. 
B) clashes between community groups. 
C) severe social disorganization. 
D) all of the above 
A) increased violent crime. 
B) clashes between community groups. 
C) severe social disorganization. 
D) all of the above

Describe and explain formal and informal power structure in most communities.

The social contract:

According to the text, public peace is established by:

Operating within each community is a power structure that can enhance or endanger:

Most communities have only a formal power structure.

Citizens who demand to be involved in the review process maintain that internal police -discipline is tantamount to allowing the "fox to investigate thefts in the chicken coop."

Increases in incivilities may increase the fear of crime and reduce citizens' sense of safety.

The system that tries to keep juvenile status offenders and delinquents from the court's -jurisdiction is called:

A good relationship between private and public policing is important.

According to the text, civilian oversight is:

Networks that link individuals to various levels of government, including the police, would be considered local social capital.

Cracking down on crime often results in _________________, the relocation of crime and criminals to neighboring areas outside the enforcement zone.

The _________________ includes divisions of society with wealth and political influence such as federal, state, and local agencies and governments, commissions, and regulatory agencies.

The widening of the gap between those with wealth (the "haves") and those living in poverty (the "have-nots"), with a shrinking middle class, is known as a _________________

A community's informal power structure includes all except:

The broken windows phenomenon signifies:

Improving the image of the police and increasing the public's willingness to cooperate is a positive outcome of citizen police academies.

According to the text, the "civic" generation born in the first third of the 20th century is -being replaced by baby boomers and Generation X-ers who have been characterized as -being much more civic-minded.

Citizen patrols are a twentieth-century phenomenon.

A sense of community can be undermined by:

The Evolution of Community Policing

Inside Police Agencies: Understanding Mission and Culture

Problem Solving: Proactive Policing

Implementing Community Policing

Communicating With a Diverse Population

Building Partnerships: A Cornerstone of Community Policing

Forming Partnerships With the Media

Early Experiments in Crime Prevention and the Evolution of Community Policing Strategies

Safe Neighborhoods and Communities: From Traffic Problems to Crime

Community Policing and Drugs

Bringing Youths Into Community Policing

The Challenge of Gangs: Controlling Their Destructive Force

Understanding and Preventing Violence

Understanding and Preventing Terrorism

What Research Tells Us and a Look to the Future

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Exam 3: Understanding and Involving the Community

Describe and explain formal and informal power structure in most communities.

The social contract:

According to the text, public peace is established by:

Operating within each community is a power structure that can enhance or endanger:

Most communities have only a formal power structure.

Citizens who demand to be involved in the review process maintain that internal police -discipline is tantamount to allowing the "fox to investigate thefts in the chicken coop."

Increases in incivilities may increase the fear of crime and reduce citizens' sense of safety.

The system that tries to keep juvenile status offenders and delinquents from the court's -jurisdiction is called:

A good relationship between private and public policing is important.

According to the text, civilian oversight is:

Networks that link individuals to various levels of government, including the police, would be considered local social capital.

Cracking down on crime often results in _________________, the relocation of crime and criminals to neighboring areas outside the enforcement zone.

The _________________ includes divisions of society with wealth and political influence such as federal, state, and local agencies and governments, commissions, and regulatory agencies.

The widening of the gap between those with wealth (the "haves") and those living in poverty (the "have-nots"), with a shrinking middle class, is known as a _________________

A community's informal power structure includes all except:

The broken windows phenomenon signifies:

Improving the image of the police and increasing the public's willingness to cooperate is a positive outcome of citizen police academies.

According to the text, the "civic" generation born in the first third of the 20th century is -being replaced by baby boomers and Generation X-ers who have been characterized as -being much more civic-minded.

Citizen patrols are a twentieth-century phenomenon.

A sense of community can be undermined by:

The Evolution of Community Policing

Inside Police Agencies: Understanding Mission and Culture

Problem Solving: Proactive Policing

Implementing Community Policing

Communicating With a Diverse Population

Building Partnerships: A Cornerstone of Community Policing

Forming Partnerships With the Media

Early Experiments in Crime Prevention and the Evolution of Community Policing Strategies

Safe Neighborhoods and Communities: From Traffic Problems to Crime

Community Policing and Drugs

Bringing Youths Into Community Policing

The Challenge of Gangs: Controlling Their Destructive Force

Understanding and Preventing Violence

Understanding and Preventing Terrorism

What Research Tells Us and a Look to the Future

Filters