Chapter 1 Quiz Review, Crime IN America

The central theme of the textbook is:

• Crime and punishment

• Individual rights versus public order

• Policing strategies

• Social disorganization

Which of the following best defines justice?

• Fairness under the law

• The absence of crime

• Government power

• Court sentencing

Civil justice refers to:

• Fairness in relationships between citizens, businesses, and government in private matters

• Punishment for breaking criminal law

• Prison and parole systems

• Rights of the accused in court

Criminal justice specifically addresses:

• Violations of civil rights

• Violations of criminal law

• Multiculturalism

• Financial disputes

Which is NOT a main component of the criminal justice system?

• Police

• Courts

• Corrections

• Legislature

The first step in the criminal justice process is:

• Arrest

• Trial

• Investigation

• Booking

The process where suspects are fingerprinted and photographed is called:

• Bail

• Booking

• Trial

• Sentencing

Which amendment guarantees due process rights?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 4th, 5th, 6th, and 14th

• 8th only

The consensus model of justice assumes that:

• Agencies of justice work together harmoniously

• The system is full of conflict

• Crime is caused by poverty

• Judges control all outcomes

The conflict model assumes:

• Agencies compete for resources and power

• Justice is always fair

• Police and courts rarely disagree

• Corrections always dominates