Criminal Justice Unit 1 Questions And Answers 2025\2026
Crime - CORRECT ANSWER-an action or omission that is prohibited by
law
Felony - CORRECT ANSWER-a crime, typically one involving violence,
regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable
by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
Misdemeanor - CORRECT ANSWER-A crime or offense that is less
serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct; punishable
by less than one year in jail and/or a fine
labeling theory - CORRECT ANSWER-theory that society creates
criminals by identifying particular members as criminal
strain theory - CORRECT ANSWER-theory that deviance and crime is
more likely to occur when a gap exists between cultural goals and the
ability to achieve these goals by legitimate means
Crime - CORRECT ANSWER-an action or omission that is prohibited by
law
Felony - CORRECT ANSWER-a crime, typically one involving violence,
regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable
by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
Misdemeanor - CORRECT ANSWER-A crime or offense that is less
serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct; punishable
by less than one year in jail and/or a fine
labeling theory - CORRECT ANSWER-theory that society creates
criminals by identifying particular members as criminal
strain theory - CORRECT ANSWER-theory that deviance and crime is
more likely to occur when a gap exists between cultural goals and the
ability to achieve these goals by legitimate means
