GCSE edexcel crime and punishment 1000 - present

Question 1

What year marks the beginning of the period studied in GCSE Edexcel crime and punishment?

Answer 1

1000

Question 2

What is the main legal system used in England since the Norman Conquest?

Answer 2

Common law

Question 3

True or False: The concept of ‘hue and cry’ was a form of community policing in medieval England.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What punishment was commonly used for serious crimes in medieval England?

Answer 4

Death penalty

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The _____ was a historical document that recorded laws and punishments in England.

Answer 5

Domesday Book

Question 6

What was the role of the Justices of the Peace in the early modern period?

Answer 6

To maintain law and order at a local level

Question 7

Which act in 1829 established the Metropolitan Police Service in London?

Answer 7

Metropolitan Police Act

Question 8

True or False: Transportation was a common punishment for criminals in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What was the primary purpose of the Penal Servitude Act of 1853?

Answer 9

To reform the penal system and introduce hard labor

Question 10

What social issue contributed significantly to crime rates during the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 10

Poverty

Question 11

Which famous detective was created by Arthur Conan Doyle?

Answer 11

Sherlock Holmes

Question 12

What is the significance of the 1919 Representation of the People Act?

Answer 12

It expanded voting rights and influenced social reform.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The _____ was a policy initiated in the 20th century to combat drug-related crime.

Answer 13

War on Drugs

Question 14

What was the main aim of the Criminal Justice Act of 2003?

Answer 14

To reform the criminal justice system and improve the management of offenders.

Question 15

True or False: The death penalty was abolished in the UK in 1965.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What major crime wave occurred in the UK during the late 20th century?

Answer 16

Increase in violent crime

Question 17

What is the name of the international organization that combats human trafficking?

Answer 17

Interpol

Question 18

Which crime is often referred to as ‘white-collar crime’?

Answer 18

Fraud

Question 19

What was the impact of the 2011 London riots on crime policy?

Answer 19

It led to increased discussions on policing and community relations.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The _____ Act 2015 aimed to address modern slavery and human trafficking.

Answer 20

Modern Slavery

Question 21

What is a key characteristic of restorative justice?

Answer 21

Focus on repairing harm caused by crime.

Question 22

True or False: Cybercrime has become a significant concern in the 21st century.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What does the term ‘recidivism’ refer to?

Answer 23

The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.

Question 24

Which group was historically targeted for witch hunts in the 16th and 17th centuries?

Answer 24

Women

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The _____ was a significant social movement that aimed to reform the penal system in the 19th century.

Answer 25

Prison Reform Movement

Question 26

What does the term 'decriminalization' mean?

Answer 26

The reduction or elimination of criminal penalties for certain acts.

Question 27

What was the primary goal of the 'Victorian Policing' reforms?

Answer 27

To professionalize the police force.

Question 28

True or False: The UK has a separate juvenile justice system.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

What is the primary focus of community policing?

Answer 29

Building relationships between police and community members.

Question 30

Which landmark case in 2004 addressed the issue of fair trial rights?

Answer 30

R v. A

Question 31

What type of crime involves the unlawful taking of someone else's property?

Answer 31

Theft

Question 32

Fill in the blank: The _____ Act of 1968 reformed laws regarding theft and burglary.

Answer 32

Theft Act

Question 33

What is a significant effect of globalization on crime?

Answer 33

Increased transnational crime.

Question 34

True or False: Drug offenses are considered victimless crimes.

Answer 34

False

Question 35

What does 'mens rea' refer to in criminal law?

Answer 35

The mental state or intent to commit a crime.

Question 36

Which type of crime is associated with organized crime groups?

Answer 36

Racketeering

Question 37

Fill in the blank: The _____ Act of 1998 established the legal framework for data protection.

Answer 37

Data Protection

Question 38

What is the main function of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)?

Answer 38

To prosecute criminal cases in England and Wales.

Question 39

What does the term 'hate crime' refer to?

Answer 39

A crime motivated by prejudice against a particular group.

Question 40

True or False: The age of criminal responsibility in England is 10 years old.

Answer 40

True

Question 41

What is the purpose of a 'sentence hearing' in the criminal justice process?

Answer 41

To determine the appropriate punishment for a convicted offender.

Question 42

Fill in the blank: The _____ Act of 2006 introduced measures to combat human trafficking.

Answer 42

Asylum and Immigration

Question 43

What is the role of the National Crime Agency (NCA)?

Answer 43

To tackle serious and organized crime in the UK.

Question 44

Which crime is defined as the unlawful killing of another person?

Answer 44

Murder

Question 45

True or False: Criminal law is the same in Scotland and England.

Answer 45

False

Question 46

What is the primary purpose of the Youth Justice System?

Answer 46

To rehabilitate young offenders.

Question 47

Fill in the blank: The _____ is a legal principle that requires police to inform suspects of their rights.

Answer 47

Caution

Question 48

What does the term 'bail' refer to?

Answer 48

Temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial.

Question 49

Which act established the right to appeal in criminal cases in 1968?

Answer 49

Criminal Appeal Act

Question 50

What is the significance of the 'Bail Act 1976'?

Answer 50

It set out the conditions under which bail can be granted.

Question 51

True or False: The principle of 'double jeopardy' allows a person to be tried for the same crime twice.

Answer 51

False

Question 52

What is the primary focus of crime prevention strategies today?

Answer 52

Reducing opportunities for crime.

Question 53

Fill in the blank: The _____ Act of 2003 introduced measures for the management of sex offenders.

Answer 53

Sex Offenders Registration

Question 54

What is a common form of punishment used for minor offenses in modern Britain?

Answer 54

Community service

Question 55

True or False: The UK has a mandatory minimum sentencing policy for certain crimes.

Answer 55

True