Exam 1: Crime and Justice in America.

It is easy to point to specific factors that increase or decrease crime rates.

The ____________________ model emphasizes efficiency and the capacity to catch offenders.

_______ is a specific act of commission or omission in violation of the law,for which a punishment is prescribed.

Elizabeth is a middle-age female who was planning to purchase a new spring wardrobe with her credit card. When she handed the salesperson her credit card, she was surprised to find out that it was denied. Elizabeth had no idea how this could possibly have happened. She has a $20,000 credit limit and currently has a zero balance. Elizabeth realized that a crime had been committed against her. -Elizabeth was most likely the victim of what type of crime?​

The administration of justice in a democracy differs from that in an authoritarian state in the nature and extent of the protections provided for an accused person while guilt is determined and punishment imposed.

The UCR and NCVS do not provide a clear picture of the amount of crime because of the differences in the way that each measures crime.

How do budget cuts influence approaches to crime and crime rates within the criminal justice system?

We often think of the prosecutor and defense attorney as "adversaries" in the courtroom.What benefits might we see if they work together as a team to process criminal cases?

According to your text,examples of ____________________ crimes include gambling,prostitution,and drug use.

Crimes,such as murder or assault,that are traditionally "wrong in themselves," are called

According to a 2011 poll of Americans,crime did not appear among the top 11 problems cited by Americans when asked to name the most important problems facing the country today.Instead,the problems cited included

The due process model is not concerned with freedom or liberty.

Values that must be respected in a democracy by police,prosecutors,judges,and correctional officials include which of the following?

A statistical summary of crimes reported to the police is known as the​

The creation of new crime legislation and the size of criminal justice agency budgets are decided by legislators responding to the demands of​

Should the acts of terrorism committed in Oklahoma City and on 9/11 be considered organized crime or terrorism? Does it matter how we define these acts? If so,why?

James is a vice president of a local banking organization. He and his wife have been in danger of foreclosure on their home after his wife lost her job last year. James recently found out that he can transfer a small percentage of his client's earnings into his own account without drawing the attention of those in power at the organization. He has been able to transfer enough money to break even on their mortgage. He is aware that he is breaking the law; however, he does not see his crime as being on the same scale as a violent crime. He is also aware that if he is caught, the criminal justice system will go easy on him because he is a first-time offender. -James is quickly educated on how to navigate the court system.He is made aware that the state must prove that he is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.This is known as the _____ model.

Elizabeth is a middle-age female who was planning to purchase a new spring wardrobe with her credit card. When she handed the salesperson her credit card, she was surprised to find out that it was denied. Elizabeth had no idea how this could possibly have happened. She has a $20,000 credit limit and currently has a zero balance. Elizabeth realized that a crime had been committed against her. -Elizabeth was a victim of crime involving the use of computers and the Internet to commit criminal acts,which is referred to as​

Criminal acts either by the government or against the government that are carried out for ideological purposes are called ______ crime.

Offenders convicted of ____________________ may receive a penalty of up to one year in jail.