Crime and Political Concepts Overview

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What does the term 'violent crime' refer to?

Crimes involving theft or deception

Crimes committed without any physical harm

Crimes that involve white-collar activities

Crimes where someone uses or threatens force (correct)

What does the concept of 'hot spotting' relate to in crime studies?

The analysis of criminal motives

Map-making for public safety

Criminal profiling and its effectiveness

Identifying areas with frequent crime (correct)

What is meant by 'criminal justice reform'?

Reducing penalties for all crimes

Introducing new laws against minor offenses

Building more prisons to accommodate offenders

Improving the legal and prison systems (correct)

Which law significantly increased drug penalties in 1952?

Boggs Act Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'self-fulfilling prophecy' imply?

A belief that causes itself to come true Signup and view all the answers

Which concept refers to the practice of jailing large numbers of people?

Mass incarceration Signup and view all the answers

Which president is associated with the Republican party?

Ronald Reagan Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'disproportionate impact' imply in the context of crime?

Unequal effects on certain groups Signup and view all the answers

Which act primarily focused on taxing and restricting marijuana?

Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of the 'Prison Industrial Complex'?

Businesses profiting from inmates Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stop and frisk' entail in law enforcement?

Temporary stopping and searching people Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a significant change in political beliefs?

Ideological shift Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pre-trial diversion programs?

To avoid trial for minor crimes Signup and view all the answers

Which legal case allowed stop-and-frisk if reasonable suspicion exists?

Terry v. Ohio Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a reasonable solution in legal contexts?

A fair and logical fix Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'ideological shift'?

A major change in political beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of punitive measures in the criminal justice system?

Punishment of offenders Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mass incarceration' refer to?

Jailing large numbers of people Signup and view all the answers

Which act was enacted in 1956 to impose stricter drug punishments?

Narcotic Control Act Signup and view all the answers

Which concept best explains the 'Prison Industrial Complex'?

Businesses profiting from prisoners Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'reasonable solution' imply in legal contexts?

A fair and logical fix Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of crime mapping?

To study crime locations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes 'stop and frisk'?

A temporary stop and search based on reasonable suspicion Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'hot spotting' in law enforcement?

Identifying areas with frequent crime Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the unequal effects of laws on specific groups?

Disproportionate impact Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Crime Definitions and Concepts

Violent crime: A crime where someone uses or threatens force.
Trauma: Serious physical or emotional harm.
Crime mapping: Using maps to study crime locations.
Hot spotting: Identifying areas with frequent crime.
Stop and frisk: Police temporarily stopping and searching people.

Political Figures and Affiliations

Franklin D. Roosevelt: Democrat
Harry S. Truman: Democrat
Dwight D. Eisenhower: Republican
John F. Kennedy: Democrat
Lyndon B. Johnson: Democrat
Richard Nixon: Republican
Gerald Ford: Republican
Jimmy Carter: Democrat
Ronald Reagan: Republican

Political and Legal Concepts

Ideological shift: A major change in political beliefs.
Marijuana Tax Act of 1937: A law taxing and restricting marijuana.
Punitive: Focused on punishment.
Mass incarceration: Jailing large numbers of people.
Prison Industrial Complex: Businesses profiting from inmates.

Justice System Reforms and Solutions

Self-fulfilling prophecy: A belief that causes itself to come true.
Disproportionate impact: Unequal effects on certain groups.
Criminal justice reform: Improving the legal and prison systems.
Pre-trial diversion: Programs to avoid trial for minor crimes.
Boggs Act: 1952 law increasing drug penalties.
Narcotic Control Act: 1956 law with stricter drug punishments.
Rockefeller Drug Laws: Harsh New York drug penalties (1973).
Terry v Ohio (1968): Court case allowing stop-and-frisk if reasonable suspicion exists.

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Explore key definitions and concepts related to crime and notable political figures in U.S. history. This quiz covers violent crime, trauma, and essential political affiliations from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Ronald Reagan. Test your understanding of these pivotal topics.