Question 1

What is the Raison d'état (reason of state)?

Accepted Answer

It is Machiavelli's

Question 2

Crime by government includes all of the following except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  violations of human rights 
B)  illegal demonstrations 
C)  constitutional privileges 
D)  civil liberties 
A)  violations of human rights 
B)  illegal demonstrations 
C)  constitutional privileges 
D)  civil liberties

Question 3

Terrorism is a problem to be managed rather than solved. This is accomplished through counterterrorism measures. List five of these measures.

Accepted Answer

Diplomatic measures; better intelligence

Question 4

For political criminals, crime is instrumental.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is consistent with Laqueur's conclusions regarding terrorism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Terrorism is a new phenomenon. 
B)  Most terrorists come from affluent backgrounds. 
C)  Terrorist groups are left-wing and revolutionary. 
D)  Most terrorism takes place in opposition to repressive governments. 
A)  Terrorism is a new phenomenon. 
B)  Most terrorists come from affluent backgrounds. 
C)  Terrorist groups are left-wing and revolutionary. 
D)  Most terrorism takes place in opposition to repressive governments.

Question 6

Counterterrorism measures include all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  arms and explosives controls 
B)  diplomatic measures 
C)  genocide 
D)  public awareness 
A)  arms and explosives controls 
B)  diplomatic measures 
C)  genocide 
D)  public awareness

Question 7

List two examples of crimes against humanity.

Accepted Answer

Students can provide any two of the foll

Question 8

Identify and describe five categories of spies according to Hagan's typology.

Accepted Answer

Mercenary spies-trade secrets for person

Question 9

In the United States, the category of "political crime" became legally recognized as a distinguishable offense subject to prosecution in 1992.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

International terrorism represents some of the worst examples of mass murder in history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What distinguishes political crimes from other kinds of crimes?

Accepted Answer

Politial crimes are

Question 12

Political crime is crime commited for ideological reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The name of the secret organization within the Reagan White House, which was responsible for the Iran-Contra affair was ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Discovery 
B)  Enterprise 
C)  Watergate 
D)  Challenger 
A)  Discovery 
B)  Enterprise 
C)  Watergate 
D)  Challenger

Question 14

SMICE is an acronym for the corporation of spies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Community police are domestic security police whose purpose it is to protect the existing regime from violent overthrow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Quasi-terrorism attempts to elicit fear by means of violence but is undertaken for private purposes or gain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

List the types of political crimes committed by governments. What might be done to reduce such offenses?

Accepted Answer

Crimes by government include violations

Question 18

According to Hagan's typology, which of the following refers to spies who are motivated by monetary gain?

Accepted Answer

A)  alienated/egocentric 
B)  buccaneer 
C)  mercenary 
D)  quasi-agent 
A)  alienated/egocentric 
B)  buccaneer 
C)  mercenary 
D)  quasi-agent

Question 19

According to Hagan's typology, which of the following refers to spies who are motivated by psychological fulfillment?

Accepted Answer

A)  buccaneer 
B)  compromised 
C)  deceived 
D)  ideological 
A)  buccaneer 
B)  compromised 
C)  deceived 
D)  ideological

Question 20

The United States had provided support to past atrocities in Guatemala primarily owing to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  fear of communism 
B)  hatred for the Guatemalan citizens 
C)  the holy war waged against the West 
D)  Sub Rosa 
A)  fear of communism 
B)  hatred for the Guatemalan citizens 
C)  the holy war waged against the West 
D)  Sub Rosa

What is the Raison d'état (reason of state)?

Crime by government includes all of the following except ______.

Terrorism is a problem to be managed rather than solved. This is accomplished through counterterrorism measures. List five of these measures.

For political criminals, crime is instrumental.

Which of the following is consistent with Laqueur's conclusions regarding terrorism?

Counterterrorism measures include all but which of the following?

List two examples of crimes against humanity.

Identify and describe five categories of spies according to Hagan's typology.

In the United States, the category of "political crime" became legally recognized as a distinguishable offense subject to prosecution in 1992.

International terrorism represents some of the worst examples of mass murder in history.

What distinguishes political crimes from other kinds of crimes?

Political crime is crime commited for ideological reasons.

The name of the secret organization within the Reagan White House, which was responsible for the Iran-Contra affair was ______.

SMICE is an acronym for the corporation of spies.

Community police are domestic security police whose purpose it is to protect the existing regime from violent overthrow.

Quasi-terrorism attempts to elicit fear by means of violence but is undertaken for private purposes or gain.

List the types of political crimes committed by governments. What might be done to reduce such offenses?

According to Hagan's typology, which of the following refers to spies who are motivated by monetary gain?

According to Hagan's typology, which of the following refers to spies who are motivated by psychological fulfillment?

The United States had provided support to past atrocities in Guatemala primarily owing to ______.

Introduction to Criminology

Research Methods in Criminology

General Characteristics of Crime and Criminals

What Is Victimology

Early and Classical Criminological Theories

Biological and Psychological Theories

Sociological Mainstream Theories

Sociological Critical Theories and Integrated Theories

Violent Crime

Property Crime: Occasional, Conventional, and Professional

White-Collar Crime: Occupational and Corporate

Organized Crime

Public Order Crime

Cybercrime and the Future of Crime

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Exam 12: Political Crime and Terrorism

What is the Raison d'état (reason of state)?

Crime by government includes all of the following except ______.

Terrorism is a problem to be managed rather than solved. This is accomplished through counterterrorism measures. List five of these measures.

For political criminals, crime is instrumental.

Which of the following is consistent with Laqueur's conclusions regarding terrorism?

Counterterrorism measures include all but which of the following?

List two examples of crimes against humanity.

Identify and describe five categories of spies according to Hagan's typology.

In the United States, the category of "political crime" became legally recognized as a distinguishable offense subject to prosecution in 1992.

International terrorism represents some of the worst examples of mass murder in history.

What distinguishes political crimes from other kinds of crimes?

Political crime is crime commited for ideological reasons.

The name of the secret organization within the Reagan White House, which was responsible for the Iran-Contra affair was ______.

SMICE is an acronym for the corporation of spies.

Community police are domestic security police whose purpose it is to protect the existing regime from violent overthrow.

Quasi-terrorism attempts to elicit fear by means of violence but is undertaken for private purposes or gain.

List the types of political crimes committed by governments. What might be done to reduce such offenses?

According to Hagan's typology, which of the following refers to spies who are motivated by monetary gain?

According to Hagan's typology, which of the following refers to spies who are motivated by psychological fulfillment?

The United States had provided support to past atrocities in Guatemala primarily owing to ______.

Introduction to Criminology

Research Methods in Criminology

General Characteristics of Crime and Criminals

What Is Victimology

Early and Classical Criminological Theories

Biological and Psychological Theories

Sociological Mainstream Theories

Sociological Critical Theories and Integrated Theories

Violent Crime

Property Crime: Occasional, Conventional, and Professional

White-Collar Crime: Occupational and Corporate

Organized Crime

Public Order Crime

Cybercrime and the Future of Crime

Filters