Exam #1- Criminal Justice

This is a set of flash card meant for study purposes for Vickie Gooch's Criminal Justice 101. This covers material from Chapters 1-4.

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Cards In This Set

Front Back
Crime and Justice are issues of public policy addressed by whom?
The Government
Goals in controlling crime and protecting the rights of individuals are _____.
Difficult to achieve.
Mala in se means _____.
Crimes that are wrong in themselves.
Mala prohibita means _____.
Crimes prohibited by law.
UCR and NCVS try to identify the rate of crime. Give two reasons why they are not completely effective or accurate.
1. officers over exaggerate for additional funding.2. Large number of unreported crimes by citizens.
Americans rate crime as _____.
One of the greatest problems of society.
Why do newspapers sell?
Headliners always feature rare cases that strike fear in the people.
Which model focuses on efficiency?
Crime control model.
What area fears crime the most?
Urban areas
Women criminals generally come from what social class?
Lower
Name the 3 types of social theories.
1. Learning theory.2. Control theory.3. Labeling theory.
Which side favors stricter enforcement of the law?
Conservative
Scholars who recommend moving away from policies that have a greater population of criminals think we should _____.
Establish economic and social justice.
Offenses that are against morality and in strong demand, but illegal, are _____.
Victimless Crimes (gambling, prostitution)
Which groups of people are exposed to high levels of crime due to lifestyle exposure?
Young, African American Men