Chapter 1: Criminal Justice Today
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- Q1Generally, when crime rates are high, the public demands that politicians "get tough on crime" and the ___________ model dominates.due processconsensuscrime controlhomeland security120s
- Q2Business-related crimes are also calledbreaking and enteringwhite-collar crimeorganized crimehigh-tech crime120s
- Q3Which of the following is the most often-used form of punishment in the correctional system?probationincarcerationparoletethering120s
- Q4Public order crimes are sometimes called:violent crimesvictimless crimeslegal crimesfelony crimes120s
- Q5The dual court systemrefers to criminal and civil court systemsrefers to federal and state court systemsrefers to local and state court systemsrefers to adult and juvenile court systems120s
- Q6Fire marshals, alcohol beverage control officers, and fish and game wardens are all _________ level law enforcement personnel.citystatecountyfederal120s
- Q7Which model assumes that a diverse group of people can share the same morals?consensusdue processconflictcrime control120s
- Q8____________ consists of methods to identify a person based on his or her unique physical characteristics, such as fingerprints or facial configuration.BiometricsAll of theseDNAForensic evidence120s
- Q9High-tech crimes include:loan sharkingmurderrobberycyberstalking120s
- Q10How many independent judicial systems are in the United States?35224120s
- Q11Which of the following is used to hold those convicted of minor crimes with relatively short sentences?jailboot camphalfway houseprison120s
- Q12Community-based correctional facilities include all of the following except:halfway housesresidential centerslabor campswork release centers120s
- Q13Illegal gambling, prostitution, racketeering, and extortion are all examples ofvictimless crimeorganized crimepublic order crimewhite-collar crime120s
- Q14According to the conflict model, what is criminal is determined bycriminal justice professionalsthe most politically powerful segment of societythe largest segment of the populationa mutual consensus among citizens120s
- Q15Due to a crackdown on prescription drugs and the subsequent rise in prices, ________ has become a low-cost alternative with the consequence of rising death rates.cocaineheroinmethamphetaminemethadone120s