Criminal Justice Perspectives and Models Quiz
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What is the key difference between the crime control perspective and other perspectives in criminal justice?

  • Promotion of community policing initiatives
  • Prioritizing rehabilitation of offenders
  • Focus on protecting individual rights
  • Emphasis on reducing crime at all costs (correct)

    • In restorative justice, how does it differ from traditional punishment models?

  • It follows a strict retributive justice approach
  • It focuses on retribution and incapacitation of offenders
  • It emphasizes rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into the community (correct)
  • It relies heavily on deterrence theory

    • What is the main focus of the consensus model in criminal justice?

  • Resolving conflicts between different stakeholders
  • Achieving unanimous agreement on what constitutes criminal behavior (correct)
  • Promoting diversity in sentencing practices
  • Emphasizing competition among criminal justice agencies

    • Which type of cases typically go through assembly line justice?

    <p>Minor offenses like traffic violations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is legal consciousness in the context of the criminal justice system?

    <p>The awareness of legal rights and obligations by citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the adversarial approach, what is the primary role of interpreters in the legal system?

    <p>To interpret court proceedings for non-English speakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the crime control perspective in criminal justice?

    <p>Preventing and reducing crime through aggressive law enforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the due process model of justice, what is the emphasis placed on?

    <p>Protecting suspects' rights and ensuring fair trials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of punishment and crime control, how does restorative justice differ from traditional models?

    <p>It aims to repair harm caused to victims and communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the conflict model in criminal justice?

    <p>Competition and power struggles among various groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key premise of the adversary theorem in legal proceedings?

    <p>The pursuit of truth through adversarial legal processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes procedural law from substantive law?

    <p>Procedural law regulates how legal rights and duties are enforced in court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment is related to Miranda rights?

    <p>5th Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What amendment protects individuals from self-incrimination?

    <p>5th Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment guarantees the right to counsel?

    <p>6th Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment is tied to cruel and unusual punishment?

    <p>8th Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment deals with search and seizure issues?

    <p>4th Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who issues a search warrant?

    <p>Judge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concept of the exclusionary rule?

    <p>To exclude illegally obtained evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The law of the land' refers to:

    <p>'Constitutional provisions'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Precedence' in legal terms refers to:

    <p>'Previous court decisions'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Dual sovereignty' refers to:

    <p>'State and federal government separation'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial?

    <p>Sixth Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept is tied to the term 'Fruit of the Poisonous Tree'?

    <p>Selective Incorporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who issues an arrest warrant?

    <p>Judge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What amendment is related to cruel and unusual punishment?

    <p>Eighth Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'the law of the land' refer to?

    <p>Legal Precedence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between misdemeanors and felonies?

    <p>Severity of the crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of offenses are considered mala en se crimes?

    <p>Crimes inherently evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mens rea refer to in criminal law?

    <p>Intent or guilty mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between administrative law and regulatory law?

    <p>Scope of application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is lex talionis commonly known as in legal terms?

    <p>Law of retaliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Latin term refers to the 'guilty mind' in criminal law?

    <p>Mens Rea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main premise of biological explanations for crime?

    <p>Criminal behavior is determined by genetics and other physical attributes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the father of positivist criminology?

    <p>Cesare Lombroso</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main elements of Routine Activities Theory?

    <p>Motivated offender, suitable target, and absence of capable guardians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core concept of Differential Association Theory?

    <p>Individuals engage in criminal behavior due to their associations with others who engage in crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do social control theories generally believe?

    <p>Social bonds prevent individuals from engaging in criminal activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the Age Crime Curve?

    <p>Criminal activities peak during teenage years and decline with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main premise of the classical approach to crime and crime control?

    <p>'Let the punishment fit the crime' to deter criminal behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of the Eugenics Movement?

    <p>'Improving' the human population through controlled breeding programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main premise for biological explanations for crime?

    <p>Genetic and physiological traits predispose individuals to criminal behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the father of positivist criminology?

    <p>Cesare Lombroso</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do social control theories generally believe?

    <p>Strong social bonds prevent individuals from engaging in criminal behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Strain Theories?

    <p>Theories that emphasize the role of social structures in creating stress and leading to crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Age Crime Curve?

    <p>A curve showing the relationship between age and propensity to commit crimes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the victimization rate expressed?

    <p>As a percentage of the total population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the NCVS?

    <p>A method for collecting victimization data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does inductive reasoning refer to?

    <p>Drawing general conclusions from specific observations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Part I offenses?

    <p>Serious offenses such as murder and rape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the weaknesses with victimization data?

    <p>Underreporting of crimes by victims</p> Signup and view all the answers

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