Introduction to Criminal Justice- Test Exam Questions And Answers. Verified and Updated.

EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 24, 2024 1:33:58 PM Introduction to Criminal Justice - Test Exam Questions And Answers. Verified and Updated. Social Construction - answer✔✔- A social mechanism, phenomenon, or category created and developed by society - A perception of an individual, group, or idea that is "constructed" through cultural or social practice Characteristics of Criminal Justice as a Social Construct - answer✔✔- Function varies by person - No "right" answer or solution - Subject to change and evolution over time - C.A.M.P.U.S - Bias C.A.M.P.U.S. - answer✔✔Culture Actual Facts a nd Occurrences Media Coverage Politics/Personal Finance Understanding Society Crime - answer✔✔Conduct or actions defined by law as so harmful or destructive to others and/or society that the conduct should be condemned and punished by the government Crime is a two -way social problem - answer✔✔1. SOCIETY defines crime and punishment 2. CRIMINAL commits the crime 3. VICTIM and SOCIETY are harmed by the crime 4. CRIMINAL is punished by the crime Types of Conduct that make a crime - answer✔✔1. Mala in Se EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 24, 2024 1:33:58 PM 2. Mala Prohibita Mala in Se - answer✔✔"Bad Conduct" Offenses that are wrong by their very nature Mala Prohibita - answer✔✔"Illegal Conduct" Offenses that are wrong only because the law says they are Actions for the Individual to contribute to the Criminal Justice System - answer✔✔1. Vote 2. Organize 3. Advocate 4. Communicate 5. Volunteer 6. Run for Office Public Policy Definition - answer✔✔ Unintended Consequences are a result of... - answer✔✔The operative public policy is not always best, or even a good way, to deal with a problem Evidence Based Practices - answer✔✔Using research to determine which approaches are most useful and cost effective to achieve a desired goal Crime Control Model - answer✔✔- Conservative Approach Goal: Repress Crime Value: Effici ency Process: Administrative Decision Point: Police, Pretrial Processes Basis of Decision: Discretion Due Process Model - answer✔✔- Liberal Approach Goal: Preserve individual liberties Value: Reliability Process: Adversarial Decision Point: Court Room Basis of Decision: Law