Crime and Punishment
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Which sentencing option removes a juvenile delinquent from society for the remainder of their life?

  • Death penalty
  • Life sentence (correct)
  • Incarceration
  • Solitary confinement

In the context of corrections, what is the primary responsibility of custodians?

  • Advocating for inmates during their trial
  • Maintaining order and security within the correctional facility (correct)
  • Rehabilitating inmates through educational programs
  • Providing legal counsel to incarcerated individuals

Which of the following crimes is most likely to be classified as theft?

  • Manslaughter
  • Hijack
  • Pickpocket (correct)
  • Assault

What role is responsible for presenting the case against the defendant in a criminal trial?

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Which term describes someone who is currently serving a prison sentence?

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

Which of the following terms describes the act of unlawfully seizing control of a vehicle or aircraft while it is in transit?

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

What term best describes the holding area within a correctional facility?

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

Which of the following is the most likely meaning of the word 'humane' in the context of discussing prisons?

<p>Marked by compassion and consideration for inmates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for goods that have been illegally obtained and are being trafficked or sold?

<p>Stolen Goods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following roles has the final responsibility for sentencing those convicted of crimes?

<p>Judge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions would be considered theft?

<p>Taking someone's wallet from their pocket without their knowledge. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions would be outside the scope of responsibilities typically assigned to custodians in a correctional facility?

<p>Mediating disputes between inmates. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In criminal justice, what is the role of the prosecutor during a trial?

<p>To present the case against the defendant, attempting to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a possible synonym for being incarcerated?

<p>Imprisoned. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would stolen goods most likely be handled by law enforcement upon recovery?

<p>Returned to their rightful owner after proper identification. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates manslaughter from murder?

<p>Murder involves malice aforethought or intent, while manslaughter typically lacks this element. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a judge in a criminal trial?

<p>To ensure a fair trial and interpret the law. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the past participle of the verb "choose"?

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Which sentence demonstrates the use of a relative clause expressing necessity?

<p>He has a task that he must complete by tomorrow. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following jobs is most likely the responsibility of a warden?

<p>Overseeing the daily operations of a correctional facility. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Juvenile delinquent

A minor who has committed an act that would be a crime if committed by an adult.

Life sentence

A sentence of imprisonment for the remainder of a person's natural life.

Solitary confinement

The detention of a prisoner in single cell.

Hijack

To seize or take control of a vehicle by force.

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Custodians

People who guard or protect, like prison guards.

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Theft

The act of stealing

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Trial

A legal examination of facts to decide guilt or innocence.

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Manslaughter

The unlawful killing of a person without malice.

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Warden

The chief officer of a prison.

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Prosecutor

A lawyer who brings criminal cases on behalf of the government.

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Incarcerated

To be confined in prison.

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Stolen goods

Goods that have been obtained illegally.

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Being

Present participle of the verb 'to be'.

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Chose

Past tense of the verb 'choose'

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Eaten

Past participle of the verb 'eat'.

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Flown

Past participle of the verb 'fly'.

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Forgotten

Past participle of the verb 'forget'.

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Morals of obligation

Moral obligations or duties.

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Seen

Past participle of the verb 'see'

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Taken

Past participle of the verb 'take'.

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Study Notes

  • Juvenile delinquents are young individuals who commit crimes.
  • A life sentence is a punishment of imprisonment for the rest of one's life.
  • Solitary confinement involves isolating an inmate from human contact, often as a form of punishment.
  • Humane treatment emphasizes compassion, empathy, and respect for the dignity of all individuals, including those incarcerated.
  • Hijacking is the act of illegally seizing control of a vehicle, such as a plane or car.
  • Custodians are individuals responsible for the supervision, safety, and security of inmates within a correctional facility.
  • Theft is the act of taking someone else's property without permission.
  • The death penalty is a form of punishment in which a person is sentenced to be executed for their crime.
  • Pickpocketing is the act of stealing items from someone's pocket or bag without their knowledge.
  • A judge is a legal official who presides over court proceedings and makes decisions on legal matters.
  • Inmates are individuals who are confined in a correctional facility, such as a prison or jail.
  • A trial is a legal proceeding in which evidence is presented to a judge or jury to determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant.
  • Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of another person without malice aforethought.
  • A warden is the chief official in charge of a prison or correctional facility.
  • A prosecutor is a legal professional who represents the government in criminal cases.
  • A compound is a secure, enclosed area, often used to house inmates or for other security purposes.
  • Incarcerated means being confined in a jail or prison.
  • Stolen goods refer to items that have been unlawfully taken from their rightful owner.
  • High-risk refers to individuals or situations that pose a significant threat to safety or security.
  • Morals of obligation, permission, and necessity are expressed through relative clauses.

Irregular Verb Forms

  • Be: was/were (past simple), been (past participle)
  • Become: became (past simple), become (past participle)
  • Begin: began (past simple), begun (past participle)
  • Bring: brought (past simple), brought (past participle)
  • Buy: bought (past simple), bought (past participle)
  • Choose: chose (past simple), chosen (past participle)
  • Come: came (past simple), come (past participle)
  • Do: did (past simple), done (past participle)
  • Drink: drank (past simple), drunk (past participle)
  • Drive: drove (past simple), driven (past participle)
  • Eat: ate (past simple), eaten (past participle)
  • Fall: fell (past simple), fallen (past participle)
  • Feel: felt (past simple), felt (past participle)
  • Find: found (past simple), found (past participle)
  • Fly: flew (past simple), flown (past participle)
  • Forget: forgot (past simple), forgotten (past participle)
  • Get: got (past simple), got/gotten in USA (past participle)
  • Give: gave (past simple), given (past participle)
  • Go: went (past simple), gone (past participle)
  • Have: had (past simple), had (past participle)
  • Hear: heard (past simple), heard (past participle)
  • Keep: kept (past simple), kept (past participle)
  • Know: knew (past simple), known (past participle)
  • Leave: left (past simple), left (past participle)
  • Lend: lent (past simple), lent (past participle)
  • Let: let (past simple), let (past participle)
  • Lose: lost (past simple), lost (past participle)
  • Make: made (past simple), made (past participle)
  • Meet: met (past simple), met (past participle)
  • Pay: paid (past simple), paid (past participle)
  • Put: put (past simple), put (past participle)
  • Read: read (pronounced /red/) (past simple), read (pronounced /red/) (past participle)
  • Run: ran (past simple), run (past participle)
  • Say: said (past simple), said (past participle)
  • See: saw (past simple), seen (past participle)
  • Sell: sold (past simple), sold (past participle)
  • Send: sent (past simple), sent (past participle)
  • Sing: sang (past simple), sung (past participle)
  • Sit: sat (past simple), sat (past participle)
  • Sleep: slept (past simple), slept (past participle)
  • Speak: spoke (past simple), spoken (past participle)
  • Stand: stood (past simple), stood (past participle)
  • Swim: swam (past simple), swum (past participle)
  • Take: took (past simple), taken (past participle)
  • Teach: taught (past simple), taught (past participle)
  • Tell: told (past simple), told (past participle)
  • Think: thought (past simple), thought (past participle)
  • Understand: understood (past simple), understood (past participle)
  • Wear: wore (past simple), worn (past participle)
  • Write: wrote (past simple), written (past participle)

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Examine various aspects of crime and punishment, including juvenile delinquency, life sentences, and solitary confinement. Explore concepts such as humane treatment, hijacking, and the roles of custodians and judges. This also covers the death penalty, theft, and inmates.

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