Question 1

Which of the following has not been impacted by the &#34;CSI Effect&#34;?&#10;A) Prosecutors&#10;B) Defense Attorneys&#10;C) Criminals&#10;D) All have been impacted

Accepted Answer

The "CSI Effect" has influenced prosecutors, defense attorneys, and criminals, altering expectations and behaviors in the legal system.

Question 2

This concept explains how society gives up some of their freedoms in return for being protected by society&#10;A) Social Control&#10;B) Social Balance&#10;C) Social Contract&#10;D) Social Libertarianism

Accepted Answer

The concept being described is the Social Contract, in which individuals relinquish some of their personal freedoms in exchange for protection and benefits provided by society as a whole. This is a foundational principle of many political systems, including modern democracies.

Question 3

A __________is usually punishable by a year or more in prison&#10;A) Felony&#10;B) Misdemeanor&#10;C) Victimless Crime&#10;D) Property Crime

Accepted Answer

Felonies are serious crimes and are typically punishable by a year or more in prison. Misdemeanors usually carry lesser punishments such as fines or short-term imprisonment. Victimless crimes and property crimes may or may not be classified as felonies depending on the severity of the offense.

Question 4

The authority to set and enforce most laws lies with the:&#10;A) local governments&#10;B) state governments&#10;C) federal government&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of The authority to set and enforce most...

Question 5

What are the three subsystems within the criminal justice system?&#10;A) local, state, and federal&#10;B) law enforcement, courts, and corrections&#10;C) judicial, legislative, and executive&#10;D) probation, parole, and prison

Accepted Answer

The three subsystems within the criminal justice system are law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Choice A is incorrect as it refers to the levels of government involved in the criminal justice system. Choice C is incorrect as it refers to the branches of government. Choice D is incorrect as it only refers to the correctional subsystem.

Question 6

Crime related reality television shows provide viewers with an accurate portrayal of the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

Crime related reality television shows are often scripted and edited to create a dramatic and entertaining story for viewers. While they may include some elements of the criminal justice system, they often prioritize entertainment over accuracy. The portrayal of the system may also be incomplete or biased, as shows may only focus on certain aspects of the system. Therefore, they do not provide an entirely accurate portrayal of the criminal justice system.

Question 7

Criminals are increasingly changing their behavior in an attempt to destroy trace evidence.

Accepted Answer

Criminals are becoming more savvy and are attempting to destroy any evidence that could link them to a crime, including trace evidence such as DNA or fibers. This presents a challenge for law enforcement agencies in gathering and analyzing evidence to solve crimes.

Question 8

The concept of social control refers to society's implicit agreement to give up some of our liberty in return for society's protection

Accepted Answer

The concept described is more accurately related to the social contract theory, not social control. Social control refers to mechanisms, strategies, and institutions society uses to regulate individual behavior and maintain social order.

Deck 1: Criminal Justice As Social Control