Question 1

Less serious crimes that are punishable by imprisonment for one year or less are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) victimless crimes 
B) felonies 
C) misdemeanors 
D) scapegoating 
A) victimless crimes 
B) felonies 
C) misdemeanors 
D) scapegoating C

Question 2

As a society becomes larger and more complex,more rules are required to ensure that citizens do not exploit one another?

Accepted Answer

-As a society grows larger,it becomes less and less feasible for all citizens to participate in the daily operation of government.In a representative government,the people elect representatives to direct governmental affairs on their behalf.These governmental affairs include the defining and punishing of crimes.It has been argued that government "creates" or selectively enforces some crimes without the consent of the public in order to protect the government from perceived threats to its existence.During times of war,conflict,or civil unrest,the government has sometimes used its legislative and enforcement powers to persecute alleged enemies rather than to seek justice.

Question 3

Do you think that there are any other consequences of high levels of fear of crime that were not discussed in this chapter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are likely other consequences of high levels of fear of crime that were not discussed in this chapter. Some potential consequences could include increased stress and anxiety, decreased community cohesion and trust, and a greater reliance on security measures such as alarm systems and gated communities. Additionally, high levels of fear of crime may lead to a decreased willingness to engage in outdoor activities or use public transportation, which could have implications for physical health and social connectedness. It is important to consider the wide-ranging impacts of fear of crime in order to develop effective strategies for addressing and reducing these fears in communities.

Question 4

Many offenders are placed on ___________,which involves serving a sentence in the community under the supervision of a probation officer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many offenders are placed on ___________,which involves...

Question 5

Seeking justice through lawless violence is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) criminal justice 
B) due process 
C) criminalization 
D) vigilantism 
A) criminal justice 
B) due process 
C) criminalization 
D) vigilantism

Question 6

The term ___________ refers to unfairly blaming and punishing a person or group for crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) victimless crimes 
B) felonies 
C) misdemeanors 
D) scapegoating 
A) victimless crimes 
B) felonies 
C) misdemeanors 
D) scapegoating

Question 7

Your textbook authors states that fear of death due to homicide is related to the lack of control and individual has over homicide compared with other causes of death.Why do you think this is? Please explain.

Accepted Answer

Should include these potential items:
-D

Question 8

'Crimes' are forms of conduct that society prohibits in order to maintain order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

___________ is a legal protection included in the U.S.Constitution that guarantees all citizens the right to be adjudicated under the law.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ is a legal protection included in...

Question 10

A code that categorizes all crimes and punishments by type is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A code that categorizes all crimes and...

Question 11

The term __________ refers to a system under which a person convicted of a crime serves a sentence in the community under the supervision of a probation officer.

Accepted Answer

A) local jails 
B) probation 
C) policing 
D) criminal law 
A) local jails 
B) probation 
C) policing 
D) criminal law

Question 12

'Probation' is a system under which a person convicted of a crime serves a sentence in the community under the supervision of a probation officer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The term 'vigilantism' refers to unfairly blaming and punishing a person or group for crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The __________ is the perspective that views the repression of criminal conduct as the most important function to be performed by the criminal justice system,through speed,efficiency,and finality in criminal justice processing.

Accepted Answer

A) crime control model 
B) due process model 
C) limited jurisdiction 
D) general jurisdiction 
A) crime control model 
B) due process model 
C) limited jurisdiction 
D) general jurisdiction

Question 15

'Local jails' are facilities used to detain adults awaiting trial and offenders serving sentences of one year or less.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Courts of _________ have narrow legal authority and may arbitrate only in certain types of disputes;these include family courts,municipal courts,and special courts such as tax courts.

Accepted Answer

limited ju

Question 17

The jurisdiction of courts where most trials for felonies occur as well as trials in major civil cases is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) crime control model 
B) due process model 
C) limited jurisdiction 
D) general jurisdiction 
A) crime control model 
B) due process model 
C) limited jurisdiction 
D) general jurisdiction

Question 18

The term __________ refers to the management of police,courts,and corrections,and the study of the causes of and treatment for crime.

Accepted Answer

A) criminal justice 
B) due process 
C) criminalization. 
D) vigilantism 
A) criminal justice 
B) due process 
C) criminalization. 
D) vigilantism

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: Appellate jurisdiction
General jurisdiction
Limited jurisdiction

Accepted Answer

The Answer of The jurisdiction of courts that have narrow is...

Question 20

'Criminologists' are those who study the causes of crime and the treatment of offenders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Less serious crimes that are punishable by imprisonment for one year or less are called __________.

As a society becomes larger and more complex,more rules are required to ensure that citizens do not exploit one another?

Do you think that there are any other consequences of high levels of fear of crime that were not discussed in this chapter?

Many offenders are placed on ___________,which involves serving a sentence in the community under the supervision of a probation officer.

Seeking justice through lawless violence is called __________.

The term ___________ refers to unfairly blaming and punishing a person or group for crimes.

Your textbook authors states that fear of death due to homicide is related to the lack of control and individual has over homicide compared with other causes of death.Why do you think this is? Please explain.

'Crimes' are forms of conduct that society prohibits in order to maintain order.

___________ is a legal protection included in the U.S.Constitution that guarantees all citizens the right to be adjudicated under the law.

A code that categorizes all crimes and punishments by type is called __________.

The term __________ refers to a system under which a person convicted of a crime serves a sentence in the community under the supervision of a probation officer.

'Probation' is a system under which a person convicted of a crime serves a sentence in the community under the supervision of a probation officer.

The term 'vigilantism' refers to unfairly blaming and punishing a person or group for crimes.

The __________ is the perspective that views the repression of criminal conduct as the most important function to be performed by the criminal justice system,through speed,efficiency,and finality in criminal justice processing.

'Local jails' are facilities used to detain adults awaiting trial and offenders serving sentences of one year or less.

Courts of _________ have narrow legal authority and may arbitrate only in certain types of disputes;these include family courts,municipal courts,and special courts such as tax courts.

The jurisdiction of courts where most trials for felonies occur as well as trials in major civil cases is called __________.

The term __________ refers to the management of police,courts,and corrections,and the study of the causes of and treatment for crime.

'Criminologists' are those who study the causes of crime and the treatment of offenders.

Defining and Analyzing Crime

Criminal Law and the Criminal Justice Process

Origins and Organization of Law Enforcement

Criminal Procedure and the Police

Issues in Law Enforcement and Police Behavior

Origins and Organization of the Courts

Trial Defense and Prosecution

Trials and Sentencing

Origins and Organization of Jails and Prisons

Probation, Community Corrections, and Reentry

Justice and Punishment in the Twenty-First Century

Crime and Justice in the Twenty-First Century: White-Collar Crime, Organized Crime, and Terrorism

Juvenile Justice

Comparative Criminal Justice

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Exam 1: Perspectives on Criminal Justice

Less serious crimes that are punishable by imprisonment for one year or less are called __________.

As a society becomes larger and more complex,more rules are required to ensure that citizens do not exploit one another?

Do you think that there are any other consequences of high levels of fear of crime that were not discussed in this chapter?

Many offenders are placed on ___________,which involves serving a sentence in the community under the supervision of a probation officer.

Seeking justice through lawless violence is called __________.

The term ___________ refers to unfairly blaming and punishing a person or group for crimes.

Your textbook authors states that fear of death due to homicide is related to the lack of control and individual has over homicide compared with other causes of death.Why do you think this is? Please explain.

'Crimes' are forms of conduct that society prohibits in order to maintain order.

___________ is a legal protection included in the U.S.Constitution that guarantees all citizens the right to be adjudicated under the law.

A code that categorizes all crimes and punishments by type is called __________.

The term __________ refers to a system under which a person convicted of a crime serves a sentence in the community under the supervision of a probation officer.

'Probation' is a system under which a person convicted of a crime serves a sentence in the community under the supervision of a probation officer.

The term 'vigilantism' refers to unfairly blaming and punishing a person or group for crimes.

The __________ is the perspective that views the repression of criminal conduct as the most important function to be performed by the criminal justice system,through speed,efficiency,and finality in criminal justice processing.

'Local jails' are facilities used to detain adults awaiting trial and offenders serving sentences of one year or less.

Courts of _________ have narrow legal authority and may arbitrate only in certain types of disputes;these include family courts,municipal courts,and special courts such as tax courts.

The jurisdiction of courts where most trials for felonies occur as well as trials in major civil cases is called __________.

The term __________ refers to the management of police,courts,and corrections,and the study of the causes of and treatment for crime.

'Criminologists' are those who study the causes of crime and the treatment of offenders.

Defining and Analyzing Crime

Criminal Law and the Criminal Justice Process

Origins and Organization of Law Enforcement

Criminal Procedure and the Police

Issues in Law Enforcement and Police Behavior

Origins and Organization of the Courts

Trial Defense and Prosecution

Trials and Sentencing

Origins and Organization of Jails and Prisons

Probation, Community Corrections, and Reentry

Justice and Punishment in the Twenty-First Century

Crime and Justice in the Twenty-First Century: White-Collar Crime, Organized Crime, and Terrorism

Juvenile Justice

Comparative Criminal Justice

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