CRJ Exam 1 Chapter 1-7 Questions and
Answers
criminal justice system - Answer-the system of police, courts, and prisons set up to deal with people
who are accused of having committed a crime
law enforcement - Answer-the police function of controlling crime by intervening in situations in which
the law has clearly been violated and the police need to identify and apprehend the guilty person
courts - Answer-responsible for interpreting and applying the law
corrections - Answer-involves incarceration in jails, while in other cases it consists of supervision in the
community,parole,or probation. In extreme: death
nolle prosequi - Answer-An entry, made by a prosecutor on the record of a case and announced in
court, indicating that the charges specified will not be prosecuted. In effect, the charges are thereby
dismissed.
,nolo contendere - Answer-a defendant's plea declaring that he will not make a defense but not
admitting his guilt
no bill - Answer-A decision made by a grand jury that indicates that insufficient evidence is present to
proceed with the case
indeterminate sentence - Answer-a sentence with a fixed minimum and maximum term of
incarceration, rather than a set period
victim advocate - Answer-a professional who assists the victim as their cases move thorough the crj
system
Inalienable Rights - Answer-rights that are universal and not contingent on laws or beliefs specific to a
particular government or culture
judicial activism - Answer-Deviation from the literal meaning of the Constitution to take into account
the present situation, including complex societal advances.
USA Patriot Act - Answer-The 2001 Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools
Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act was signed into law by President George W. Bush to
strengthen security measures designed to protect the United States from attack.
USA Freedom Act - Answer-A 2015 law that came into effect the day after the USA PATRIOT Act expired.
This act restored many provision of the PATRIOT Act but limited the collection of telecommunication
metadata of citizens by the National Security Agency.
crime - Answer-the breaking of a law for which the criminal justice system or some other governing
authority prescribes punishment
, street crime - Answer-these crimes are relatively common and serious, involving a victim and offender
who come together in space and time
property crime - Answer-Crime against property. The most common forms of property crime include
burglary, property theft (aka larceny), and motor vehicle theft.
victimless crimes - Answer-these criminal offenses are thought not to involves victimsbecaus ethey
cause no direct harm to individuals other than the offenders
Cybercrime - Answer-A form of illegal activity using a computer or computer networks as the primary
method of commission. Examples of cybercrime include network intrusions, dissemination of computer
viruses, and phishing.
Terrorism - Answer-the completed or threatened use of coercion and/or violence against a population
of people with the goal of changing political, religious, or ideological positions
Mala in se - Answer-One of two types of illegal behavior. Mala in se refers to behavior that is sinful and
inherently wrong by nature
mala prohibita - Answer-One of two types of illegal behavior. Mala prohibita describes behavior that is
prohibited by law. What constitutes mala prohibita is dynamic and has changed over time.
Decriminalization - Answer-the act of ending or reducing criminal penalties associated with some
behaviors
justifiable homicide - Answer-the lawful killing of another person such as when a law enforcement
officer or a citizen kills in self-defense or to defend another
Castle Doctrine - Answer-A legal doctrine that states that homeowners are no longer required to retreat
if threatened by intruders. In some states it extends beyond homes.
Answers
criminal justice system - Answer-the system of police, courts, and prisons set up to deal with people
who are accused of having committed a crime
law enforcement - Answer-the police function of controlling crime by intervening in situations in which
the law has clearly been violated and the police need to identify and apprehend the guilty person
courts - Answer-responsible for interpreting and applying the law
corrections - Answer-involves incarceration in jails, while in other cases it consists of supervision in the
community,parole,or probation. In extreme: death
nolle prosequi - Answer-An entry, made by a prosecutor on the record of a case and announced in
court, indicating that the charges specified will not be prosecuted. In effect, the charges are thereby
dismissed.
,nolo contendere - Answer-a defendant's plea declaring that he will not make a defense but not
admitting his guilt
no bill - Answer-A decision made by a grand jury that indicates that insufficient evidence is present to
proceed with the case
indeterminate sentence - Answer-a sentence with a fixed minimum and maximum term of
incarceration, rather than a set period
victim advocate - Answer-a professional who assists the victim as their cases move thorough the crj
system
Inalienable Rights - Answer-rights that are universal and not contingent on laws or beliefs specific to a
particular government or culture
judicial activism - Answer-Deviation from the literal meaning of the Constitution to take into account
the present situation, including complex societal advances.
USA Patriot Act - Answer-The 2001 Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools
Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act was signed into law by President George W. Bush to
strengthen security measures designed to protect the United States from attack.
USA Freedom Act - Answer-A 2015 law that came into effect the day after the USA PATRIOT Act expired.
This act restored many provision of the PATRIOT Act but limited the collection of telecommunication
metadata of citizens by the National Security Agency.
crime - Answer-the breaking of a law for which the criminal justice system or some other governing
authority prescribes punishment
, street crime - Answer-these crimes are relatively common and serious, involving a victim and offender
who come together in space and time
property crime - Answer-Crime against property. The most common forms of property crime include
burglary, property theft (aka larceny), and motor vehicle theft.
victimless crimes - Answer-these criminal offenses are thought not to involves victimsbecaus ethey
cause no direct harm to individuals other than the offenders
Cybercrime - Answer-A form of illegal activity using a computer or computer networks as the primary
method of commission. Examples of cybercrime include network intrusions, dissemination of computer
viruses, and phishing.
Terrorism - Answer-the completed or threatened use of coercion and/or violence against a population
of people with the goal of changing political, religious, or ideological positions
Mala in se - Answer-One of two types of illegal behavior. Mala in se refers to behavior that is sinful and
inherently wrong by nature
mala prohibita - Answer-One of two types of illegal behavior. Mala prohibita describes behavior that is
prohibited by law. What constitutes mala prohibita is dynamic and has changed over time.
Decriminalization - Answer-the act of ending or reducing criminal penalties associated with some
behaviors
justifiable homicide - Answer-the lawful killing of another person such as when a law enforcement
officer or a citizen kills in self-defense or to defend another
Castle Doctrine - Answer-A legal doctrine that states that homeowners are no longer required to retreat
if threatened by intruders. In some states it extends beyond homes.
