Justice Requisites Flashcards

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What are the requisites of justice?

To identify all law violators

To apprehend all law violators

To punish all law violators

All of the above (correct)

What does Justice Premise #1 state?

Absolute justice demands that all violators be punished or no violators be punished.

What is Justice Premise #2?

It is inequitable to the law abiders of society if known law abridgers are allowed to roam free and unpunished.

The four justice delivery errors include innocent being punished, guilty escaping punishment, guilty being punished , and guilty being punished .

more severely; less than they should be Signup and view all the answers

What is the 5th justice delivery error?

The disparity between how the poor and wealthy are treated under the law. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of justice?

Justice is the interest of the stronger. Signup and view all the answers

What should justice be?

Equitable access and applicability of rights, privileges, and opportunities. Signup and view all the answers

What is deviance?

Deviance is a two-sided sword of equivalent positive and negative values. Signup and view all the answers

Who are considered deviants?

No one is deviant in all aspects of their lives. Signup and view all the answers

Is there a value to deviance?

It serves as a catalyst for change Signup and view all the answers

Can deviance be eliminated?

False Signup and view all the answers

What are two ways crime can be eliminated?

By having legislative bodies fail to function and having police fail to function and report. Signup and view all the answers

Who is NOT a criminal?

Those who have not been caught. Signup and view all the answers

Who IS a criminal?

Those who have been caught. Signup and view all the answers

What is a crime in its substantive dimension?

Legislative component, executive orders, courts precedents. Signup and view all the answers

What is a crime in its procedural dimension?

Line level police decisions and local judicial practices. Signup and view all the answers

What does unfounding crime mean?

Systematically ignoring crimes known to exist. Signup and view all the answers

What does founding crime mean?

Systematically reporting crimes that otherwise would not have been reported. Signup and view all the answers

What does de-founding crime mean?

Systematically adjusting the severity of offenses that are known to exist. Signup and view all the answers

What is local legal culture?

You can arrest these people, but not these people. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Emile Durkheim?

One of the fathers of criminology from France. Signup and view all the answers

How is crime related to social class?

Crime is bounded by social class, with the poor being more criminal than the rich. Signup and view all the answers

What does Socrates Premise #1 state?

When liberty is permitted to grow without limits, it is at the expense of justice and order. Signup and view all the answers

What does Socrates Premise #2 imply?

The greatest threat to our republic comes from those who, in attempts to preserve order, would destroy liberty. Signup and view all the answers

What does F. Scott Fitzgerald's premise state?

The real test of life is to hold two opposing ideas in mind and still function. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Requisites of Justice

Justice requires the ability to identify, apprehend, punish law violators, and understand their intent.

Justice Premises

Premise #1: It is unjust for some violators to be punished while others are free; all must be held accountable.
Premise #2: Law abiders are treated unfairly if known violators are unpunished.

Justice Delivery Errors

Innocents may be wrongfully punished.
Guilty individuals might escape accountability.
The guilty may receive punishments that are either too severe or too lenient.

Discrepancies in Justice

Disparities exist between the poor and wealthy in justice delivery.
The poor might face harsher punishments while the wealthy often evade justice.

Definitions of Justice

Justice as a concept is viewed as serving the interests of the stronger.
Justice should ideally ensure equitable access to rights and opportunities.

Understanding Deviance

Deviance encompasses both positive and negative aspects of actions.
No individual is considered deviant in every facet of existence.

Value of Deviance

Deviance can catalyze social change and challenge existing values.
It redistributes leadership opportunities and pushes for societal re-examination.

Nature of Deviance and Crime

Deviance is an ever-present reality and can only change in severity.
Crime can be reduced if legislative and law enforcement bodies fail to operate effectively.

Criminal Identification

Criminal status often depends on whether individuals have been caught or their socio-economic status.

Crime Definitions

Substantive Dimension: Encompasses legislative details, executive directives, and legal precedents.
Procedural Dimension: Involves police practice, local legal culture, and judicial determinations.

Crime Reporting Dynamics

Unfounding Crime: Ignoring known crimes.
Founding Crime: Reporting unregistered crimes.
De-founding Crime: Adjusting the representation of known offenses.

Local Legal Culture

Indicates selective enforcement of laws based on societal norms.

Emile Durkheim

A founding figure in criminology from France, influencing the understanding of social factors in crime.

Crime rates vary with social class; impoverished populations often face harsher legal consequences influenced by socio-economic advantages of wealthier groups.

Socratic Insights

Premise #1: Unlimited liberty compromises justice and societal order.
Premise #2: A significant danger to democracy arises from those willing to sacrifice liberty for the sake of order.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's Perspective

The ability to hold contradictory ideas while striving for a better future is essential to navigating life's challenges.

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Explore the key concepts surrounding the requisites of justice with these informative flashcards. This quiz covers the fundamental principles that govern justice, including the identification and punishment of law violators. Perfect for law students or anyone interested in understanding justice mechanisms.