Criminal Justice CH1 Study Guide

What is a simple definition of a crime?

• An act punishable by law

• A moral wrongdoing

• A civil dispute

• A personal disagreement

What is the difference in the remedy sought in a civil case and in a criminal case?

• Monetary compensation vs. punishment

• Mediation vs. arbitration

• Counseling vs. imprisonment

• Apology vs. community service

What are "civil penalties" and why are they imposed by government?

• Fines for regulatory violations

• Rewards for good behavior

• Taxes for public services

• Fees for legal representation

What are "regulations" and how are they enforced?

• Rules by government agencies, enforced by fines

• Laws by courts, enforced by police

• Guidelines by companies, enforced by managers

• Policies by schools, enforced by teachers

How does the government use taxation to influence conduct?

• By imposing taxes on harmful products

• By reducing taxes on luxury items

• By eliminating taxes on all goods

• By increasing taxes on essential goods

How does the government use "licenses" to influence conduct?

• By requiring licenses for certain activities

• By offering licenses for free

• By revoking licenses for all businesses

• By ignoring license requirements

What is the Model Penal Code good for?

• Standardizing criminal law

• Regulating civil disputes

• Managing corporate policies

• Overseeing educational standards

What is a tort and what is an example of a tort?

• A civil wrong, such as negligence

• A criminal act, such as theft

• A moral issue, such as lying

• A social problem, such as poverty

What are "our definitions" of a felony and a misdemeanor?

• Serious crime vs. minor crime

• Civil case vs. criminal case

• Legal dispute vs. personal dispute

• Major offense vs. minor offense

What is the difference between "mala in se" and "malum prohibitum"?

• Inherently wrong vs. prohibited by law

• Legal vs. illegal

• Moral vs. immoral

• Civil vs. criminal