Crime and Justice Concepts Quiz

Personal freedoms, protections, and equality under the law.

A law passed to prevent terrorist attacks by allowing greater government access to electronic communications.

<p>One who seeks to protect personal freedoms within the process of criminal justice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One who believes society's interests should take precedence over individual rights under certain conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The quality of being just or fair.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fair treatment for all people in a society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The civil law and procedures regarding private rights and remedies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of achieving justice through the application of criminal law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People who carry out laws and ensure compliance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The system of police, courts, and prisons that deals with accused individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A perspective that assumes components of the system work together harmoniously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A model where criminal law content is determined by powerful groups in society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of recording an entry into detention after an arrest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A legal system allowing temporary release from custody under financial guarantee.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A critical stage to determine if probable cause exists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A reasonable belief that a specific person has committed a crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A written accusation issued by a prosecutor against a defendant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A formal complaint before a grand jury charging the accused with crimes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A group that votes on whether evidence warrants a trial.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The defendant hears charges and enters a plea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The examination in court of someone's guilt or innocence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prison terms served one after the other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simultaneous prison terms for multiple offenses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A constitutional guarantee for fair legal proceedings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A perspective emphasizing efficient arrest and conviction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A perspective emphasizing individual rights in the justice process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Society's attempts to regulate thoughts and behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The scientific study of crime, criminal behavior, and law enforcement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Practices supported by evidence that demonstrate effectiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recognition and promotion of cultural diversity and equality.</p> Signup and view all the answers