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?

A fair and logical fix. Signup and view all the answers

Which President was a Republican?

Richard Nixon Signup and view all the answers

What is punitive reform focused on?

Focused on punishment. Signup and view all the answers

What is mass incarceration?

Jailing large numbers of people. Signup and view all the answers

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

A belief that leads to actions resulting in its fulfillment. Signup and view all the answers

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

To tax and restrict marijuana. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Prison Industrial Complex?

Businesses profiting from inmates. Signup and view all the answers

Define violent crime.

A crime where someone uses or threatens force. Signup and view all the answers

What is trauma?

Serious physical or emotional harm. Signup and view all the answers

What does crime mapping entail?

Using maps to study crime locations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hot spotting?

Identifying areas with frequent crime. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the practice of stop and frisk.

Police temporarily stopping and searching people. Signup and view all the answers

Which US president was a Democrat?

Franklin D. Roosevelt Signup and view all the answers

What is an ideological shift?

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

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

Tax and restrict marijuana. Signup and view all the answers

Define punitive.

Focused on punishment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Prison Industrial Complex?

Businesses profiting from inmates. Signup and view all the answers

What is a reasonable solution?

A fair and logical fix. Signup and view all the answers

Describe a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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

What is a disproportionate impact?

Unequal effects on certain groups. Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of criminal justice reform?

Improving the legal and prison systems. Signup and view all the answers

What is pre-trial diversion?

Programs to avoid trial for minor crimes. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Boggs Act?

1952 law increasing drug penalties. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Narcotic Control Act do?

1956 law with stricter drug punishments. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the Rockafeller Drug Laws.

Harsh New York drug penalties (1973). Signup and view all the answers

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

Court case allowing stop-and-frisk if reasonable suspicion exists. 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 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?