Crime and Politics Definitions Quiz

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What type of crime involves the use or threat of force?

Property crime

Violent crime (correct)

Cybercrime

White-collar crime

Which term refers to serious physical or emotional harm?

Incarnation

Trauma (correct)

Diversion

Punishment

What does the term 'hot spotting' refer to in crime analysis?

Identifying areas with frequent crime (correct)

Mapping out drug-related offenses

Arresting individuals in high-crime areas

Creating crime prevention strategies

Which act focused on taxing and restricting marijuana?

Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following U.S. Presidents was a Republican?

Dwight D. Eisenhower Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mass incarnation' refer to?

Jailing large numbers of people Signup and view all the answers

Which concept refers to a belief that causes itself to become true?

Self-fulfilling prophecy 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

Which law increased drug penalties in 1952?

Boggs Act Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'prison industrial complex' refer to?

Businesses profiting from inmates Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of crime mapping?

To study crime locations using maps Signup and view all the answers

What defines a reasonable solution in the context of legal and social issues?

A solution that is fair and logical Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Terry V Ohio in law enforcement?

It allowed stop-and-frisk with reasonable suspicion Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'self-fulfilling prophecy' imply in socio-legal contexts?

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

The term 'disproportionate impact' refers to what?

Unequal effects on certain groups Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the 'Prison Industrial Complex'?

Businesses profiting from inmates Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Marijuana Tax Act of 1937' primarily involve?

Taxing and restricting the use of marijuana Signup and view all the answers

What type of programs are categorized as 'pre-trial diversion'?

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

Which of the following best describes 'ideological shift'?

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

What does 'stop and frisk' refer to in law enforcement practices?

A temporary stop and search of individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of crime mapping in law enforcement?

Studying crime locations using maps Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the practice of identifying areas with frequent criminal activity?

Hot spotting Signup and view all the answers

What does 'punitive' primarily emphasize?

Focused punishment Signup and view all the answers

What is mass incarceration primarily concerned with?

Jailing large numbers of people Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ideological shift' imply?

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

Which act relates to stricter penalties for narcotics in 1956?

Narcotic Control Act Signup and view all the answers

What is referred to as the 'Prison Industrial Complex'?

Business interests profiting from incarceration Signup and view all the answers

What does pre-trial diversion aim to achieve?

Avoiding trial for minor offenses Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Boggs Act of 1952?

Increasing penalties for drug offenses Signup and view all the answers

What principle is established by Terry v. Ohio?

Legalization of stop-and-frisk actions under reasonable suspicion 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/Hot Spotting: Using maps to study crime locations, identifying areas with frequent crime.

Policing Strategies

Stop and frisk: Police temporarily stopping and searching people.

Political Figures and Party 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

Political Concepts

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

Criminal Justice Issues

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.
Reasonable solution: A fair and logical fix.

Drug Laws and Legislation

Boggs Act (1952): Law increasing drug penalties.
Narcotic Control Act (1956): Law with stricter drug punishments.
Rockefeller Drug Laws (1973): Harsh New York drug penalties.

Court Cases

Terry V Ohio (1968): Court case allowing stop-and-frisk if reasonable suspicion exists.

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Test your knowledge on key crime definitions and concepts as well as significant political figures and their party affiliations. This quiz covers topics like violent crime, trauma, and political shifts in the United States. Explore how these concepts interrelate within the American context.