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What is a crime? - (ANSWER)An act that violates criminal law and is punishable by criminal sanctions
Consensus vs. Conflict Model - (ANSWER)Consensus: A criminal justice model in which the majority of
citizens in a society share the same values and beliefs. Criminal acts are acts that conflict with these
values and beliefs that are deemed harmful to society.
Conflict: A criminal justice model in which the content of criminal law is determined by the groups that
hold economic, political, and social power in a community.
The purpose of the Criminal Justice System - (ANSWER)Enforcement of law and investigation and
punishment of people who commit a crime; protect society from criminal behavior; rehabilitate
offenders; support victims
Federalism - (ANSWER)A form of government in which written constitution provides for a division of
powers between a central government and several regional governments
Duties of Law Enforcement - (ANSWER)Nuts & Bolts: investigate most crimes, attempt to deter crime to
patrol activities, apprehend criminals, participate in trial proceedings, keep the peace, traffic control,
resolution of minor conflicts between citizens
The courtroom workgroup - (ANSWER)judge, prosecutor, defense attorney
Jails v. Prisons v.Halfway Houses and Probation - (ANSWER)
Four Major Categories of Violent Crime - (ANSWER)Murder: the unlawful killing of one human being by
another
Sexual Assault: Forced or coerced sexual intercourse (or other sexual acts)
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Assault & Battery: a threat or an attempt to do violence to another person that causes that person to
fear immediate physical harm a threat or an attempt; the act of physically contacting another person
with the intent to do harm, even if the resulting injury is insubstantial
Robbery: the act of taking property from another person through force, threat of force, or intimidation
Three Major Categories of Property Crime - (ANSWER)
Most Common Public Order Crime - (ANSWER)Public drunkenness, prostitution, gambling, and illicit drug
use
(behavior that has been labeled criminal because it is contrary to shared social values, customs, and
norms)
White Collar Crime - (ANSWER)Nonviolent crimes committed by business entities for individuals to gain a
personal or business advantage
The UCR - (ANSWER)The Uniform Crime Report: an annual report compiled by the FBI to give an
indication of criminal activity United States
Part I and Part II Offenses - (ANSWER)Crimes reported annually by the FBI in its UCR. They include
murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft
All crimes recorded by the FBI that do not fall into the category of Part I offenses. These crimes include
both misdemeanors and felonies
First largescale survey done of victimization in the US - (ANSWER)
The NCVS - (ANSWER)National Crime Victimization Survey
Questions and Answers with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Version
What is a crime? - (ANSWER)An act that violates criminal law and is punishable by criminal sanctions
Consensus vs. Conflict Model - (ANSWER)Consensus: A criminal justice model in which the majority of
citizens in a society share the same values and beliefs. Criminal acts are acts that conflict with these
values and beliefs that are deemed harmful to society.
Conflict: A criminal justice model in which the content of criminal law is determined by the groups that
hold economic, political, and social power in a community.
The purpose of the Criminal Justice System - (ANSWER)Enforcement of law and investigation and
punishment of people who commit a crime; protect society from criminal behavior; rehabilitate
offenders; support victims
Federalism - (ANSWER)A form of government in which written constitution provides for a division of
powers between a central government and several regional governments
Duties of Law Enforcement - (ANSWER)Nuts & Bolts: investigate most crimes, attempt to deter crime to
patrol activities, apprehend criminals, participate in trial proceedings, keep the peace, traffic control,
resolution of minor conflicts between citizens
The courtroom workgroup - (ANSWER)judge, prosecutor, defense attorney
Jails v. Prisons v.Halfway Houses and Probation - (ANSWER)
Four Major Categories of Violent Crime - (ANSWER)Murder: the unlawful killing of one human being by
another
Sexual Assault: Forced or coerced sexual intercourse (or other sexual acts)
, CJ 1001: Introduction to Criminal Justice Final Exam comprehensive
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Assault & Battery: a threat or an attempt to do violence to another person that causes that person to
fear immediate physical harm a threat or an attempt; the act of physically contacting another person
with the intent to do harm, even if the resulting injury is insubstantial
Robbery: the act of taking property from another person through force, threat of force, or intimidation
Three Major Categories of Property Crime - (ANSWER)
Most Common Public Order Crime - (ANSWER)Public drunkenness, prostitution, gambling, and illicit drug
use
(behavior that has been labeled criminal because it is contrary to shared social values, customs, and
norms)
White Collar Crime - (ANSWER)Nonviolent crimes committed by business entities for individuals to gain a
personal or business advantage
The UCR - (ANSWER)The Uniform Crime Report: an annual report compiled by the FBI to give an
indication of criminal activity United States
Part I and Part II Offenses - (ANSWER)Crimes reported annually by the FBI in its UCR. They include
murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft
All crimes recorded by the FBI that do not fall into the category of Part I offenses. These crimes include
both misdemeanors and felonies
First largescale survey done of victimization in the US - (ANSWER)
The NCVS - (ANSWER)National Crime Victimization Survey
