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Crimes that are prohibited by the government yet are not wrong in themselves are called
___________________. correct answers mala prohibita
What classification of crime is punishable by incarceration for more than one year in prison,
or the death penalty? correct answers felony
In the video, what type of crime was committed? correct answers an occupational crime
What type of crime involves a network of activities, usually cutting across state and national
borders, that range from legitimate businesses to shady deals with labor unions to providing
"goods"—such as drugs, sex, and pornography—that cannot be obtained legally? correct
answers organized crime
What type of crime uses other people's credit card numbers and social security numbers to
secure fraudulent loans and steal money and merchandise? correct answers identity theft
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of victimology? correct answers What police
procedures are in place to deter crime?
In the video, what demographic factor most likely resulted in Mr. Andrews becoming a
victim? correct answers age
In 2015, what percentage of female victims of violent crimes were attacked by intimates or
acquaintances? correct answers 60 percent
What school of criminology views behavior as stemming from free will, demands
responsibility and accountability of all perpetrators, and stresses the need for punishments
severe enough to deter others? correct answers classical criminology
Which of the following terms does NOT refer to a person who is unable to control impulses,
cannot learn from experience, and does not feel emotions? correct answers recidivist
There is significant evidence that __________ are beneficial and can help individuals return
to normal life after experiencing victimization. correct answers victim service programs
Although crime rates are down, Americans' fears seem to exceed the actual victimization
risks--people do not have a clear picture of the true risk of crime in their lives. Why is this?
correct answers peoples' perceptions are shaped by what they read, see, and hear from talk,
politicians' statements, social media, and television
Sociologists believe that criminality results from ________ factors rather than from _______
influences. correct answers external, inborn
The role of victims in fostering the context or triggering the action that led to their own
victimization in a crime is referred to as correct answers victim preciptation
Which of the following defines repetitive victimization? correct answers the victimization of
an individual or household by more than one crime during a relatively short period of time
,Which of the following is true about crime in America? correct answers crime rates are
increasing and Americans are not fearful of crime
Who created the theory of differential association? correct answers Edwin Sutherland
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) encouraged implementation of mandatory arrest
policies for intimate partner violence and abuse. Based on research into women and crime,
why would a married woman with three children remain with her abusive husband instead of
reporting him to the police? correct answers because many victims rely on their intimate
partners for financial support for themselves and their children, which decreases the
likelihood of them calling the police
What are the three social process theories? correct answers learning, control, and labeling
Which researchers emphasize turning points in life that move individuals away from criminal
careers? correct answers Sampson and Laub
Without the principle of justice, there would be little difference between criminal justice in
the United States and that in authoritarian countries. Fairness is essential: We want to have
fair laws. We want to investigate, judge, and punish fairly. Doing justice also requires
upholding the rights of individuals and punishing those who violate the law. correct answers
Fifth Amendment protections
In the video, Alabama's attorney general was responsible for investigating the crime
described. Under the National Stolen Property Act, who would investigate thefts worth over
$5,000 when the offenders have probably transported the stolen property across state lines?
correct answers FBI
"Doing justice" requires upholding the rights of individuals and punishing those who violate
the law. This reflects American values and appears in_____________________. correct
answers the U.S. Constitution
Police officers deciding how to handle a crime situation, prosecutors deciding which charges
to file, judges deciding how long a sentence will be, and parole boards deciding when an
offender will be released from prison are examples of what characteristic of the criminal
justice system? correct answers discretion
In the video, what is a suggested explanation for the defendant being on death row? correct
answers racial discrimination
What is a mutual transfer of resources; a balance of benefits and deficits that flow from
behavior based on decisions about the values and costs of alternatives? correct answers
exchange
Which agency, created in 2002, has greatly expanded the federal reach? correct answers
Department of Homeland Security
A document charging an individual with a specific crime is called a(n) ________________.
correct answers information
, What is a system of government in which power is divided between a central government and
state correct answers Federalism
The ___________________ allows criminal justice officials to screen out some cases while
advancing others to the next level of decision making. correct answers filtering process
The criminal justice "wedding cake" layers reflect differences in how crimes are prioritized.
Based on these priorities, which statement best reflects a summary of these layers? correct
answers different cases receive different kinds of treatments
Cathy was arrested for possession of marijuana, which she claims she bought to use that
weekend to relax. This is Cathy's first offense. Cathy's attorney reached an agreement with
the prosecutor to reduce her sentence to probation. In the "wedding cake" model of criminal
justice, which layer would Cathy's case represent? correct answers Layer 4
What is it called when a defendant declares their guilt with the expectation of receiving some
consideration—such as reduced charges—for doing so? correct answers plea bargain
To achieve the goals of criminal justice, many kinds of organizations—such as police,
prosecution, ________________, and corrections—have been formed. correct answers courts
The purpose of ________________ is to hold the accused for a court proceeding. correct
answers arrest
The defense of ___________ claims that police induced the individual to commit the criminal
act. correct answers entrapment
What is a "guilty mind?" correct answers mens rea
Because we cannot compile a single, complete document that provides all the details of
criminal law, we continue to rely on four sources of law: constitutions, statutes, court
decisions (also known as case law), and correct answers administrative regulations
Laws passed by legislatures are called __________ correct answers Statutes
Which of the following statements is true about the insanity defense? correct answers the
insanity defense is rarely used by criminals
Which constitutional amendment protects privacy by barring unreasonable searches by the
police? correct answers Fourth Amendment
What are the basic laws of a country or state defining the structure of government and the
relationship of citizens to that government? correct answers constitutions
________________ is comprised of court decisions that have the status of law and serve as
precedents for later decisions. correct answers case law
The historical roots of American law enforcement came from which county? correct answers
England
Crimes that are prohibited by the government yet are not wrong in themselves are called
___________________. correct answers mala prohibita
What classification of crime is punishable by incarceration for more than one year in prison,
or the death penalty? correct answers felony
In the video, what type of crime was committed? correct answers an occupational crime
What type of crime involves a network of activities, usually cutting across state and national
borders, that range from legitimate businesses to shady deals with labor unions to providing
"goods"—such as drugs, sex, and pornography—that cannot be obtained legally? correct
answers organized crime
What type of crime uses other people's credit card numbers and social security numbers to
secure fraudulent loans and steal money and merchandise? correct answers identity theft
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of victimology? correct answers What police
procedures are in place to deter crime?
In the video, what demographic factor most likely resulted in Mr. Andrews becoming a
victim? correct answers age
In 2015, what percentage of female victims of violent crimes were attacked by intimates or
acquaintances? correct answers 60 percent
What school of criminology views behavior as stemming from free will, demands
responsibility and accountability of all perpetrators, and stresses the need for punishments
severe enough to deter others? correct answers classical criminology
Which of the following terms does NOT refer to a person who is unable to control impulses,
cannot learn from experience, and does not feel emotions? correct answers recidivist
There is significant evidence that __________ are beneficial and can help individuals return
to normal life after experiencing victimization. correct answers victim service programs
Although crime rates are down, Americans' fears seem to exceed the actual victimization
risks--people do not have a clear picture of the true risk of crime in their lives. Why is this?
correct answers peoples' perceptions are shaped by what they read, see, and hear from talk,
politicians' statements, social media, and television
Sociologists believe that criminality results from ________ factors rather than from _______
influences. correct answers external, inborn
The role of victims in fostering the context or triggering the action that led to their own
victimization in a crime is referred to as correct answers victim preciptation
Which of the following defines repetitive victimization? correct answers the victimization of
an individual or household by more than one crime during a relatively short period of time
,Which of the following is true about crime in America? correct answers crime rates are
increasing and Americans are not fearful of crime
Who created the theory of differential association? correct answers Edwin Sutherland
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) encouraged implementation of mandatory arrest
policies for intimate partner violence and abuse. Based on research into women and crime,
why would a married woman with three children remain with her abusive husband instead of
reporting him to the police? correct answers because many victims rely on their intimate
partners for financial support for themselves and their children, which decreases the
likelihood of them calling the police
What are the three social process theories? correct answers learning, control, and labeling
Which researchers emphasize turning points in life that move individuals away from criminal
careers? correct answers Sampson and Laub
Without the principle of justice, there would be little difference between criminal justice in
the United States and that in authoritarian countries. Fairness is essential: We want to have
fair laws. We want to investigate, judge, and punish fairly. Doing justice also requires
upholding the rights of individuals and punishing those who violate the law. correct answers
Fifth Amendment protections
In the video, Alabama's attorney general was responsible for investigating the crime
described. Under the National Stolen Property Act, who would investigate thefts worth over
$5,000 when the offenders have probably transported the stolen property across state lines?
correct answers FBI
"Doing justice" requires upholding the rights of individuals and punishing those who violate
the law. This reflects American values and appears in_____________________. correct
answers the U.S. Constitution
Police officers deciding how to handle a crime situation, prosecutors deciding which charges
to file, judges deciding how long a sentence will be, and parole boards deciding when an
offender will be released from prison are examples of what characteristic of the criminal
justice system? correct answers discretion
In the video, what is a suggested explanation for the defendant being on death row? correct
answers racial discrimination
What is a mutual transfer of resources; a balance of benefits and deficits that flow from
behavior based on decisions about the values and costs of alternatives? correct answers
exchange
Which agency, created in 2002, has greatly expanded the federal reach? correct answers
Department of Homeland Security
A document charging an individual with a specific crime is called a(n) ________________.
correct answers information
, What is a system of government in which power is divided between a central government and
state correct answers Federalism
The ___________________ allows criminal justice officials to screen out some cases while
advancing others to the next level of decision making. correct answers filtering process
The criminal justice "wedding cake" layers reflect differences in how crimes are prioritized.
Based on these priorities, which statement best reflects a summary of these layers? correct
answers different cases receive different kinds of treatments
Cathy was arrested for possession of marijuana, which she claims she bought to use that
weekend to relax. This is Cathy's first offense. Cathy's attorney reached an agreement with
the prosecutor to reduce her sentence to probation. In the "wedding cake" model of criminal
justice, which layer would Cathy's case represent? correct answers Layer 4
What is it called when a defendant declares their guilt with the expectation of receiving some
consideration—such as reduced charges—for doing so? correct answers plea bargain
To achieve the goals of criminal justice, many kinds of organizations—such as police,
prosecution, ________________, and corrections—have been formed. correct answers courts
The purpose of ________________ is to hold the accused for a court proceeding. correct
answers arrest
The defense of ___________ claims that police induced the individual to commit the criminal
act. correct answers entrapment
What is a "guilty mind?" correct answers mens rea
Because we cannot compile a single, complete document that provides all the details of
criminal law, we continue to rely on four sources of law: constitutions, statutes, court
decisions (also known as case law), and correct answers administrative regulations
Laws passed by legislatures are called __________ correct answers Statutes
Which of the following statements is true about the insanity defense? correct answers the
insanity defense is rarely used by criminals
Which constitutional amendment protects privacy by barring unreasonable searches by the
police? correct answers Fourth Amendment
What are the basic laws of a country or state defining the structure of government and the
relationship of citizens to that government? correct answers constitutions
________________ is comprised of court decisions that have the status of law and serve as
precedents for later decisions. correct answers case law
The historical roots of American law enforcement came from which county? correct answers
England
