Chapter 1

Question 1

Critical thinking

Answer 1

examining a question, situation or problem through investigation

Question 2

Importance of perspective

Answer 2

The way a statement or question is said can change the underlying message or insinuation

Question 3

Justice System and critical thinking

Answer 3

No decision is black and white is the justice system

Question 4

Crime

Answer 4

A socially constructed term that defines an act or omission that is prohibited by the law

Question 5

Omission

Answer 5

a lack of action when it is required by law

Question 6

Requirments for a crime

Answer 6

action and intent to commit an act without legal justification

Question 7

Social construction of crime

Answer 7

what is and what is not a crime is determined by society’s reaction to the action

Question 8

Deviant

Answer 8

an action that is considered wrong by society, but it is not always a crime

Question 9

Moral entrepreneurs

Answer 9

individuals, groups, and organizations who seek legal action and pressure law enforcement

Question 10

Zombie laws

Answer 10

laws that exist but are not enforced

Question 11

Value consensus model

Answer 11

A way of interpreting the law so that crime and laws reflect the moral s of society

Question 12

Conflict model

Answer 12

A way of interpreting the law so crime and laws refect those who are in power

Question 13

Substantive law

Answer 13

a set of rights and obligations for criminal acts and society

Question 14

Procedural law

Answer 14

A set of laws that dictate how the law is enforced

Question 15

Common law

Answer 15

a legal system that is guided by it’s history and past cases

Question 16

Precedent

Answer 16

a legal decision that is the model for all similar cases

Question 17

Code napoleon

Answer 17

In quebec a statement code of rules is used before precedents

Question 18

State decisis

Answer 18

the hierachy where higher courts set precedents for lower courts

Question 19

Statue law

Answer 19

laws made by parlement

Question 20

Criminal law

Answer 20

laws for the actions or intents that harm society

Question 21

Criminal law responsibilities

Answer 21

social control, maintaining order, acceptable behaviour, reduces personal retaliation, deterrence, prosecutes criminal activity, protects group interests

Question 22

Rule of law

Answer 22

everyone must obey the law

Question 23

Principals of law

Answer 23

1. act alone does not make a person guilty
2. no crim is without law, no punishment without crime
3. Ignorance of law is no excuse
4. no one is compelled to incriminate themselves
5. one should not be twice incriminated by the same act

Question 24

Canadian charter of rights and freedoms

Answer 24

fundamental rights and laws

Question 25

Criminal code

Answer 25

federal legistration of criminal laws, proceedings and sentenses

Question 26

Purpose of law

Answer 26

ensure conflicts are resolved peacfully, respect rights, equal access to justice, safety and security, upholding rights of victims and offenders, prevent and respond to crime

Question 27

Adversal system

Answer 27

both prosecution and defense get to present their case to a judge or jury

Question 28

Crime control

Answer 28

focuses on the rights of the victims to get retrebution and presumes guilt

Question 29

Due process

Answer 29

focuses on the rights of the offender and presumes innocense