Exam 1: Introduction to Criminology

According to conflict perspective,conflict is often resolved when the group in power achieves ______.

A ______ of crime views the formal system of laws,as well as the enforcement of those laws,as incorporating societal norms for which there is a broad normative consensus.

There can be general and specific conditions of probation that an offender must comply with as the designated punishment.

The structure of the criminal justice system is often presented as:

The term criminology was first coined by ______.

The question "Why are some behaviors defined as criminal while others are not?" is considered part of the conflict perspective.

The United States has one judicial system.

______ often refers to the various criminal justice agencies and institutions (e.g. ,police,courts,and corrections)that are interrelated and work together toward common goals.

Criminology is the scientific study of crime.

There is one definition of what crime is,and it is the same in all countries.

______ are not necessarily against the law but are considered atypical and may be deemed immoral rather than illegal.

______ are also designated as major trial courts.They have the power and authority to try and decide any case,including appeals from a lower court. 

Law enforcement includes various organizational levels at the federal,state,and local levels.

Give an example of a mala in se act and a mala prohibita act.

The primary objective of processing juveniles was to determine ______.

The general purpose of the criminal justice system includes all of the following EXCEPT:

The main goals of the criminal justice system are to control crime,to prevent crime,and to provide and maintain justice.

The following definition of criminology was developed by ______: The body of knowledge regarding crime as a social phenomenon,which includes the process of making laws,of breaking laws,and of reacting toward the breaking of laws.

Some acts can move from being deemed deviant to being declared illegal,such as using a cell phone while driving or smoking cigarettes in public.

The ______ maintains that there is conflict between various societal groups with different interests,and it is often resolved when the group in power achieves control.