Crime In Society Exam 1

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Exam 1 of crime in society class

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1.

Any act that tends to disturb the public peace, scandalize the community, or shock the public sense of morality is referred to as
- A.
  
  Desecration
- B.
  
  Hate crime
- C.
  
  Disorderly conduct
- D.
  
  Vagrancy
2.

The feloious killing of another human being with malice aforethought is
- A.
  
  Homeycide
- B.
  
  Manslaughter
- C.
  
  Murder
- D.
  
  Voluntary manslaughter
- E.
  
  Felony-murder
3.

In comparison to the UCR, the NCVS
- A.
  
  Has more credibility among the judiciary
- B.
  
  Is older and more respected report
- C.
  
  Is a better resource for learning about victimizations
- D.
  
  Shows more data involving car theft crimes
4.

The taking of our contracting to take interest on a loan at a rate that exceeds to level established by law is referred to as
- A.
  
  Usury
- B.
  
  Menacing
- C.
  
  Burglary
- D.
  
  Embezzlement
- E.
  
  Forgery
5.

According to the typical offense distribution pie-chart, which one of the following types of crime in the US, as reported to police agencies, occurs most?
- A.
  
  Forcible rape
- B.
  
  Larceny/theft
- C.
  
  Motor vehicle theft
- D.
  
  Aggravated assault
- E.
  
  Murder
6.

If a person does not want to commit a crime but is forced to do so against his/her will, she or he committed the crime
- A.
  
  In defense of a third party
- B.
  
  In entrapment
- C.
  
  In self-defense
- D.
  
  Under duress
7.

Which of the following refers to an act that is illegal for a juvenile but would not be a crime if committed by an adult, such as truancy or running away from home?
- A.
  
  Index offense
- B.
  
  Hate crime
- C.
  
  Bias crime
- D.
  
  Status offense
8.

Any record of crime - such as offenses known to the police, arrests, convictions, or commitments to prison - can be considered _______, or an estimate of crimes committed.
- A.
  
  An index crime
- B.
  
  A crime index
- C.
  
  A crime rate
- D.
  
  The dark figure of crime
- E.
  
  The true amount of crime
9.

The dark figure of crime is
- A.
  
  A term used for the crime scene investigators who draw the chalk outlines at crime scenes
- B.
  
  Tern referring to that idea that much more crime occurs than is report to the police
- C.
  
  A term associated with how offenders learn to locate victims who are vulnerable
- D.
  
  A term used to describe crime committed [email protected] and African Americans
- E.
  
  A term used to understand crimes committed between 10pm and 5am
10.

In comparison to the UCR, the NCVS
- A.
  
  Is better at gather data on crime against businesses
- B.
  
  Shows more victimizations that the UCR
- C.
  
  Is administered by poorly trainer and overworked data entry persons
- D.
  
  Contains more data on white-collar crimes
- E.
  
  Contains more data on drug offenses
11.

For many crime victims, which of the following is the most burdensome and lasting consequence of their victimization?
- A.
  
  Fear
- B.
  
  Anger
- C.
  
  Threats
- D.
  
  Medical expenses
12.

According to the 2007 Crime Clock, it is estimated that one murder occurs every
- A.
  
  5.8 minutes
- B.
  
  31 minutes
- C.
  
  28.8 minutes
- D.
  
  36.8 minutes
13.

Mala prohibita refers to
- A.
  
  Crimes that warrant spending some time in prison
- B.
  
  Crimes committed solely by women
- C.
  
  Crimes, such as gambling or prostitution, that are not "wrong in themselves" but are prohibited by government
- D.
  
  Crimes, such as rape or murder, that are traditionally "wrong in themselves"
14.

A typical ____________ definition of crime is "an intentional violation of the criminal law or penal code, committed without defense or excuse and penalized by the state"
- A.
  
  Psychological
- B.
  
  Criminological
- C.
  
  Legal
- D.
  
  Social
15.

The statistical outcome of the NCVS is based on
- A.
  
  Arrests made by local police departments
- B.
  
  Reports of crime made to police officers
- C.
  
  Estimates made from the criminal victimizations reported by a random selection of people and all individuals in their households
- D.
  
  The number of criminal victimizations against all people in the US
- E.
  
  Estimates made from the criminal victimizations reported by a random selection of people
16.

On Labor Day, Apollo stole a 5G flash drive from the Best Buy in Boulder and was charged with misdemeanor theft under $100. Last week, Apollo stole a music CD from a Best Buy in Denver and was given a ticket for an ordinance violation for shoplifting. Which category of crim would this diffrence in charges for a similar action best fit under?
- A.
  
  Place
- B.
  
  Age
- C.
  
  Timing
17.

In all violent crimes except murder, which of the following type of weapon are offenders most likely to have?
- A.
  
  Firearm
- B.
  
  Knife
- C.
  
  Other weapon
- D.
  
  No weapon
18.

Survey results discussed in your text suggest that there is a greater fear of being _______ than there is of being ________.
- A.
  
  The victim of a property crime; the victim of a violent crime
- B.
  
  The victim of burglaries when one is not home; the victim of sexual assault
- C.
  
  A crime victim in general; the victim of a specific crime
- D.
  
  The victim of sexual assault; a crime victim in general
19.

Herbert Packer characterizes the due process model as
- A.
  
  Obstacle course justice
- B.
  
  More concerned with guilt than with innocence
- C.
  
  Focused on speed and efficiency
- D.
  
  Assembly line justice
20.

A sudden rise and eventual fall of a particular crime is referred to by criminologists are being
- A.
  
  A result of low unemployment rate
- B.
  
  Indicative of criminal behavior trends
- C.
  
  Attributable to the employment of migratory workers
- D.
  
  A crime wave
21.

On the Criminal Justice Wedding Cake, which crimes appear at the lowest level of the cake?
- A.
  
  Felonies that occur between an offender and a victim who previously knew each other
- B.
  
  Felonies that are condifered serious, including violent crimes committed by career criminals against victims the offenders did not previously know.
- C.
  
  Highly unusual crimes that receive much public attention, often result in a jury trial, and may drag on through many appeals
- D.
  
  Ninety percent of all crimes
22.

The full and conscious knowledge of the purpose of killing, which suggests that the offender has considered the motives for the act and its consequences, is referred to as
- A.
  
  Deliberation
- B.
  
  Malice aforethought
- C.
  
  Premeditation
- D.
  
  Mala in se
23.

Perhaps the greatest and most important difference between NIBRS and the UCR is that the NIBRS
- A.
  
  Contains less data on each crime, thus streamliing the study of crime statistics
- B.
  
  Focuses extensively on victims and the annual costs of victimization
- C.
  
  Contains more data on each crime, making it possible to examine crimes in much more detail
- D.
  
  Asks offenders to report their crime records in extensive detail
24.

An intentional killing that is committed without malice aforethought and premeditation is referred to as
- A.
  
  Involuntary manslaughter
- B.
  
  Voluntary manslaughter
- C.
  
  Murder
- D.
  
  Felony-murder
25.

Most legal excuses for criminal responsibility are based on the belief that certain offenders lack the capacity or competence or have diminshed capacity to form
- A.
  
  Legality
- B.
  
  Mala prohibita
- C.
  
  Actus rea
- D.
  
  Mens rea