ADM 100 1292 Chapter 1 (Criminal Justice: A brief Introduction) Exam Questions and Answers
Know what activity was associated with the prohibition years of the early 20th century - p. 3 - Answer -Organized Crime
In the 1960s & 70s, as more people became aware of individual rights in the United States, what happened to crime? - p. 4 - Answer -This period also saw a dramatic increase in reported criminal activity.
Know what emphasis was demanded by the public in the 1990s due to perceived increases in crime rates - p. 4 - Answer -By the late 1990s the public perception was that crime rates were growing and that many offenders went unpunished. This led to a growing emphasis on responsibility and punishment and the development of a "get tough on crime" era.
Know what individual-rights advocates believe or support - p. 8 - Answer -One who seeks to protect personal freedoms within the process of criminal justice.
Know what public-order advocates believe or support - p. 8 - Answer -One who believes
that under certain circumstances involving a criminal threat to public safety, the interests
of society should take precedence over individual rights
Know the textbook definition of the term "Social Justice" - p. 6 - Answer -An ideal that embraces all aspects of civilized life and that is linked to fundamental notions of fairness
and to cultural beliefs about right and wrong.
What type of document issued by a judge provides the legal basis for the apprehension of an individual by the police - p. 12 - Answer -Warrant
Know the name of the procedure in the criminal justice process where an individual is photographed and fingerprinted. - p.12 - Answer -Booking
Know at what stage in the criminal process an individual is allowed an opportunity for bail - p. 13 - Answer -First Appearance
Know what activity was associated with the prohibition years of the early 20th century - p. 3 - Answer -Organized Crime
In the 1960s & 70s, as more people became aware of individual rights in the United States, what happened to crime? - p. 4 - Answer -This period also saw a dramatic increase in reported criminal activity.
Know what emphasis was demanded by the public in the 1990s due to perceived increases in crime rates - p. 4 - Answer -By the late 1990s the public perception was that crime rates were growing and that many offenders went unpunished. This led to a growing emphasis on responsibility and punishment and the development of a "get tough on crime" era.
Know what individual-rights advocates believe or support - p. 8 - Answer -One who seeks to protect personal freedoms within the process of criminal justice.
Know what public-order advocates believe or support - p. 8 - Answer -One who believes
that under certain circumstances involving a criminal threat to public safety, the interests
of society should take precedence over individual rights
Know the textbook definition of the term "Social Justice" - p. 6 - Answer -An ideal that embraces all aspects of civilized life and that is linked to fundamental notions of fairness
and to cultural beliefs about right and wrong.
What type of document issued by a judge provides the legal basis for the apprehension of an individual by the police - p. 12 - Answer -Warrant
Know the name of the procedure in the criminal justice process where an individual is photographed and fingerprinted. - p.12 - Answer -Booking
Know at what stage in the criminal process an individual is allowed an opportunity for bail - p. 13 - Answer -First Appearance
