Final Flashcards
(31 cards)
What is the type of model in which people gather as a group and form a smaller society where the majority agree?
Consensus
What is the most common form of crime?
Property
What is the type of model in which people gather as a group and form a larger diverse society that are in constant struggle?
Conflict
If you live somewhere that this is the most common crime, you should move
Violent
What holds those convicted of minor crimes with lesser sentences?
Jail
What holds those convicted of more serious crimes with longer sentences?
Prison
What protects the right of the accused through legal constraints on police, courts, and corrections?
Federalism
What is meant to punish and stop criminal conduct, very conservative?
Crime Control
What is taking something WITHOUT force?
Theft
What are the 3 main goals of the justice system?
Control crime, prevent crime, provide/maintain justice
After an inmate serves part of their sentence in a correctional facility, they are sometimes allowed to serve the rest of the term in the community.
Parole
What is the definition of burglary?
To intentionally enter a dwelling without permission to steal or commit a felony.
Why are community-based corrections used and necessary?
Overcrowding and crime is a local issue
What are two examples of White Collar Crimes?
Embezzlement and insurance fraud
What are three examples of Violent Crimes?
Murder, assault, rape
How many groups of crimes are recognized?
Six
List the groups of crimes
Public order, property, violent, white collar, high tech, organized
What does FBI stand for?
Federal Bureau of Investigation
What group protects the president?
Secret Service
True or false, public intoxication is a public order crime
True
True or false, ATF does not handle the illegal use and/or storage of explosives
False
True or false, robbery is taking something by force
True
True or false, if you steal something, then it is a crime against the state
True
Shoplifting is a crime ____ force?
Without
