Crime and Political Ideologies Quiz
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What is the definition of violent crime?

  • A crime that results in non-physical harm.
  • A crime involving financial fraud.
  • A crime where someone uses or threatens force. (correct)
  • A crime that involves drug possession.

What does crime mapping refer to?

  • Publishing annual crime statistics.
  • The act of mapping historical events related to crime.
  • Identifying laws related to criminal acts.
  • Using maps to study crime locations. (correct)

What does the term 'hot spotting' mean in relation to crime?

  • Creating a police station in a crime-prone area.
  • Analyzing heat maps of temperature and crime.
  • Organizing community patrols.
  • Identifying areas with frequent crime. (correct)

What is a reasonable solution in terms of criminal justice?

<p>A fair and logical fix. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which President was a Republican?

<p>Richard Nixon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is punitive reform focused on?

<p>Focused on punishment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mass incarceration?

<p>Jailing large numbers of people. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A belief that leads to actions resulting in its fulfillment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937?

<p>To tax and restrict marijuana. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Prison Industrial Complex?

<p>Businesses profiting from inmates. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define violent crime.

<p>A crime where someone uses or threatens force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is trauma?

<p>Serious physical or emotional harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does crime mapping entail?

<p>Using maps to study crime locations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hot spotting?

<p>Identifying areas with frequent crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the practice of stop and frisk.

<p>Police temporarily stopping and searching people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which US president was a Democrat?

<p>Franklin D. Roosevelt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an ideological shift?

<p>A major change in political beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 aim to do?

<p>Tax and restrict marijuana.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define punitive.

<p>Focused on punishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Prison Industrial Complex?

<p>Businesses profiting from inmates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a reasonable solution?

<p>A fair and logical fix.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe a self-fulfilling prophecy.

<p>A belief that causes itself to come true.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disproportionate impact?

<p>Unequal effects on certain groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of criminal justice reform?

<p>Improving the legal and prison systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is pre-trial diversion?

<p>Programs to avoid trial for minor crimes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Boggs Act?

<p>1952 law increasing drug penalties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Narcotic Control Act do?

<p>1956 law with stricter drug punishments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the Rockafeller Drug Laws.

<p>Harsh New York drug penalties (1973).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Terry V Ohio (1968) case rule?

<p>Court case allowing stop-and-frisk if reasonable suspicion exists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Violent crime

A crime involving force or the threat of force against a person or property.

Trauma

A deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can cause emotional and/or physical harm.

Crime mapping

Using maps to analyze crime locations and patterns.

Hot spotting

Identifying specific areas with high crime rates.

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Stop and frisk

Police briefly stopping and searching individuals based on reasonable suspicion.

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Mass incarceration

The imprisonment of a large number of people, especially in the U.S., often for nonviolent offenses.

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Prison Industrial Complex

Businesses and industries that profit from the prison system.

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Self-fulfilling prophecy

A belief that causes itself to come true.

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Disproportionate impact

Unequal effects of a policy or action on certain groups.

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Criminal justice reform

Efforts to improve the criminal justice system, including sentencing guidelines, police practices, and rehabilitation programs.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Democrat president who served during the Great Depression and WWII.

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Harry S. Truman

Democrat president who dropped atomic bombs on Japan.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

Republican president who warned against the military-industrial complex.

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John F. Kennedy

Democrat president who led the country through the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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Lyndon B. Johnson

Democrat president who signed the Civil Rights Act and escalated the Vietnam War.

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Richard Nixon

Republican president who resigned during the Watergate scandal.

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Gerald Ford

Republican president who pardoned Nixon and faced economic challenges.

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Jimmy Carter

Democrat president who focused on human rights and faced an energy crisis.

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Ronald Reagan

Republican president who promoted conservative policies and the 'Reagan Revolution'.

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Ideological Shift

A major change in political beliefs and values.

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Marijuana Tax Act of 1937

A law that taxed and restricted marijuana, effectively criminalizing it.

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Punitive

Focused on punishment or retribution.

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Reasonable Solution

A fair and logical fix to a problem.

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Pre-Trial Diversion

Programs to avoid trial for minor offenses by providing alternatives.

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Boggs Act (1952)

A law increasing drug penalties, leading to harsher sentences.

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Narcotic Control Act (1956)

A law with stricter punishments for drug offenses, marking a shift in drug policy

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Rockefeller Drug Laws (1973)

Harsh drug laws in New York, leading to mass incarceration.

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Terry v. Ohio (1968)

A Supreme Court case allowing police to stop and frisk individuals with reasonable suspicion.

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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 Affiliation

  • 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

Ideological Shift

  • Ideological shift: A major change in political beliefs.

Drug Laws and Policies

  • Marijuana Tax Act of 1937: A law taxing and restricting marijuana, focused on punishment.
  • Punitive: Focused on punishment.
  • Mass incarceration: Jailing large numbers of people.

Criminal Justice Concepts

  • Prison Industrial Complex: Businesses profiting from inmates.
  • Reasonable solution: A fair and logical fix.
  • 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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Test your knowledge on crime definitions, political figures, and major ideology shifts in American politics. This quiz provides insights into various concepts such as violent crime, trauma, and notable policies related to drug laws and mass incarceration. Are you ready to challenge yourself?

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