Question 1

Explain the difference between drug-defined crimes and drug-related crimes and given an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Drug-defined crimes are violations of laws prohibiting or regulating the possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs. The costs of these crimes are directly attributable to illegal drug use. Drug-related crimes are not violations of drug laws but are crimes in which drugs contribute to the offense.
Examples will vary

Question 2

Current policy regarding the enforcement of drug laws involves a focus on targeting users of illicit drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The DEA classifies cocaine as a "dangerous drug."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The most commonly used illicit drug is

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine. 
B)  heroin. 
C)  inhalants. 
D)  marijuana. 
A)  cocaine. 
B)  heroin. 
C)  inhalants. 
D)  marijuana.

Question 5

The DEA uses the term __________ to refer to broad categories of controlled substances other than cocaine, opiates, and cannabis products.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The DEA uses the term __________ to...

Question 6

The Heroin Signature Program identifies the _____________ of a heroin sample.

Accepted Answer

A)  port of entry 
B)  geographic source area 
C)  distribution method 
D)  level of drug purity 
A)  port of entry 
B)  geographic source area 
C)  distribution method 
D)  level of drug purity

Question 7

Some feminists see prostitution as liberating and are redefining it as legitimate _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some feminists see prostitution as liberating and...

Question 8

What are designer drugs?

Accepted Answer

Designer drugs are new substances that h

Question 9

Major heroin and cocaine trafficking routes are sometimes called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Major heroin and cocaine trafficking routes are...

Question 10

The Department of Justice has told federal prosecutors to take a(n) _________ approach when enforcing the Controlled Substances Act in jurisdictions that have legalized the personal or medical use of marijuana.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Department of Justice has told federal...

Question 11

Which of the following would be considered an indirect cost of illegal drug use in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cost of incarcerating drug offenders 
B)  The cost of medical care for injuries from drug-related child abuse 
C)  The cost of enforcing drug laws 
D)  The cost to the criminal justice system of investigating drug-related crimes 
A)  The cost of incarcerating drug offenders 
B)  The cost of medical care for injuries from drug-related child abuse 
C)  The cost of enforcing drug laws 
D)  The cost to the criminal justice system of investigating drug-related crimes

Question 12

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent stationed at a major international airport seizes a large supply of cocaine found hidden in an airline passenger's baggage. This is an example of which drug-control strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forfeiture 
B)  Crop control 
C)  Interdiction 
D)  Antidrug legislation 
A)  Forfeiture 
B)  Crop control 
C)  Interdiction 
D)  Antidrug legislation

Question 13

During the late nineteenth century, which of the following people would have been most likely to be abusing drugs (other than opium)?

Accepted Answer

A)  An upper-class merchant 
B)  A servant 
C)  An artist 
D)  A factory worker 
A)  An upper-class merchant 
B)  A servant 
C)  An artist 
D)  A factory worker

Question 14

Which of the following is an argument against the legalization of prostitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legalization will free law enforcement resources to be used on more serious crimes. 
B)  Legalization will expand rather than reduce the sex industry 
C)  Legalization will stop prostitutes from being viewed as easy targets. 
D)  Legalization will stop prostitution from being forced onto the streets 
A)  Legalization will free law enforcement resources to be used on more serious crimes. 
B)  Legalization will expand rather than reduce the sex industry 
C)  Legalization will stop prostitutes from being viewed as easy targets. 
D)  Legalization will stop prostitution from being forced onto the streets

Question 15

Among the various types of prostitutes, the __________ commands the lowest prices and runs the highest risk of arrest.

Accepted Answer

A)  call girl 
B)  streetwalker 
C)  brothel prostitute 
D)  bar prostitute 
A)  call girl 
B)  streetwalker 
C)  brothel prostitute 
D)  bar prostitute

Question 16

The Harrison Act effectively outlawed the street use of cocaine, heroin, and opium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the schedules identified by the Federal Controlled Substances Act, which controlled substance has no accepted medical use in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heroin 
B)  Oxycodone 
C)  Anabolic steroids 
D)  Barbiturates 
A)  Heroin 
B)  Oxycodone 
C)  Anabolic steroids 
D)  Barbiturates

Question 18

Which of the following statements best describes international laws relating to prostitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outside of the U.S., few countries criminalize or otherwise restrict prostitution 
B)  In most parts of the world, there are no laws relating to prostitution 
C)  Laws relating to prostitution vary widely around the world 
D)  Legalized prostitution is rare 
A)  Outside of the U.S., few countries criminalize or otherwise restrict prostitution 
B)  In most parts of the world, there are no laws relating to prostitution 
C)  Laws relating to prostitution vary widely around the world 
D)  Legalized prostitution is rare

Question 19

Volatile solvents fall into the drug category of _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Volatile solvents fall into the drug category...

Question 20

Which of the following was not a provision of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Act allocated drug treatment money to create state and federal programs to treat drug addicted prisoners 
B)  The Act provided money for drug court programs for nonviolent offenders with substance abuse problems 
C)  The Act authorized the forfeiture and seizure of chemicals used in the manufacture of methamphetamine 
D)  The Act expanded the federal death penalty to include large-scale drug trafficking 
A)  The Act allocated drug treatment money to create state and federal programs to treat drug addicted prisoners 
B)  The Act provided money for drug court programs for nonviolent offenders with substance abuse problems 
C)  The Act authorized the forfeiture and seizure of chemicals used in the manufacture of methamphetamine 
D)  The Act expanded the federal death penalty to include large-scale drug trafficking

Explain the difference between drug-defined crimes and drug-related crimes and given an example of each.

Current policy regarding the enforcement of drug laws involves a focus on targeting users of illicit drugs.

The DEA classifies cocaine as a "dangerous drug."

The most commonly used illicit drug is

The DEA uses the term __________ to refer to broad categories of controlled substances other than cocaine, opiates, and cannabis products.

The Heroin Signature Program identifies the _____________ of a heroin sample.

Some feminists see prostitution as liberating and are redefining it as legitimate _________.

What are designer drugs?

Major heroin and cocaine trafficking routes are sometimes called __________.

The Department of Justice has told federal prosecutors to take a(n) _________ approach when enforcing the Controlled Substances Act in jurisdictions that have legalized the personal or medical use of marijuana.

Which of the following would be considered an indirect cost of illegal drug use in the U.S.?

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent stationed at a major international airport seizes a large supply of cocaine found hidden in an airline passenger's baggage. This is an example of which drug-control strategy?

During the late nineteenth century, which of the following people would have been most likely to be abusing drugs (other than opium)?

Which of the following is an argument against the legalization of prostitution?

Among the various types of prostitutes, the __________ commands the lowest prices and runs the highest risk of arrest.

The Harrison Act effectively outlawed the street use of cocaine, heroin, and opium.

According to the schedules identified by the Federal Controlled Substances Act, which controlled substance has no accepted medical use in the U.S.?

Which of the following statements best describes international laws relating to prostitution?

Volatile solvents fall into the drug category of _________.

Which of the following was not a provision of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994?

What is Criminology?

Where Do Theories Come From

Classical and Neoclassical Thought

Early Biological Perspectives on Criminal Behavior

Biosocial and Other Contemporary Perspectives

Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior

Social Structure Theories

Theories of Social Process and Social Development

Social Conflict Theories

Criminal Victimization

Crimes Against Persons

Crimes Against Property

White-Collar and Organized Crime

Technology and Crime

Globalization and Terrorism

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Exam 14: Drug and Sex Crimes

Explain the difference between drug-defined crimes and drug-related crimes and given an example of each.

Current policy regarding the enforcement of drug laws involves a focus on targeting users of illicit drugs.

The DEA classifies cocaine as a "dangerous drug."

The most commonly used illicit drug is

The DEA uses the term __________ to refer to broad categories of controlled substances other than cocaine, opiates, and cannabis products.

The Heroin Signature Program identifies the _____________ of a heroin sample.

Some feminists see prostitution as liberating and are redefining it as legitimate _________.

What are designer drugs?

Major heroin and cocaine trafficking routes are sometimes called __________.

The Department of Justice has told federal prosecutors to take a(n) _________ approach when enforcing the Controlled Substances Act in jurisdictions that have legalized the personal or medical use of marijuana.

Which of the following would be considered an indirect cost of illegal drug use in the U.S.?

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent stationed at a major international airport seizes a large supply of cocaine found hidden in an airline passenger's baggage. This is an example of which drug-control strategy?

During the late nineteenth century, which of the following people would have been most likely to be abusing drugs (other than opium)?

Which of the following is an argument against the legalization of prostitution?

Among the various types of prostitutes, the __________ commands the lowest prices and runs the highest risk of arrest.

The Harrison Act effectively outlawed the street use of cocaine, heroin, and opium.

According to the schedules identified by the Federal Controlled Substances Act, which controlled substance has no accepted medical use in the U.S.?

Which of the following statements best describes international laws relating to prostitution?

Volatile solvents fall into the drug category of _________.

Which of the following was not a provision of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994?

What is Criminology?

Where Do Theories Come From

Classical and Neoclassical Thought

Early Biological Perspectives on Criminal Behavior

Biosocial and Other Contemporary Perspectives

Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior

Social Structure Theories

Theories of Social Process and Social Development

Social Conflict Theories

Criminal Victimization

Crimes Against Persons

Crimes Against Property

White-Collar and Organized Crime

Technology and Crime

Globalization and Terrorism

Filters