Introduction to Criminal Justice Exam#1 (Chapters 1-4) Questions With Complete Solutions

is there crime in every society correct answer: yes. there is crime in every society. which type of crime is our biggest problem correct answer: violent crime what are norms correct answer: behavioral expectation what is crime correct answer: an intentional act or omission to act, neither justified nor excused, that is in violation of the criminal law punishable by the state what differentiates one society from the next correct answer: it is the behavior it defines as normal, appropriate, and law abiding and behavior it labels deviant, inappropriate, and criminal what is the criminal justice system change with correct answer: protecting the public, maintaining order, enforcing laws, identifying offenders, bring the guilty to justice, and treating and punishing convicted persons, steps in is crime functional correct answer: yes, it helps a society to progress, and it may lead to needed social change since 1968, name the six pieces of legislation the u.s. congress passed as crime fighting legislation correct answer: omnibus crime control bill and safe street act of 1968, comprehensive crime control act of 1984, crime control act of 1990, vi