Question 1

A belief that law represents the agreement by most people in a society that certain acts are crimes is associated with&#10;A) the conflict perspective&#10;B) the consensus perspective&#10;C) both&#10;D) neither

Accepted Answer

The belief that law represents the agreement by most people in a society that certain acts are crimes is associated with the consensus perspective. This perspective suggests that most members of a society share similar values and beliefs, and that laws reflect these shared values and beliefs.

Question 2

In Canadian society,using a fork to eat is an example of a&#10;A) Value&#10;B) Universal norm&#10;C) Social laws&#10;D) Folkway

Accepted Answer

A folkway is a behavior that is considered normal in a society but not strictly enforced. Using a fork to eat is a widely accepted practice in Canadian society but not a legal requirement or strictly enforced norm. Values refer to beliefs and attitudes that a society considers important. Universal norms and social laws are more formal and codified rules of behavior that are enforced by the state or society.

Question 3

In Canadian society,we judge people on the basis of their honesty. In sociological terms,honesty is a&#10;A) Folkway&#10;B) Norm&#10;C) Value&#10;D) Law

Accepted Answer

Honesty is a deeply rooted belief in Canadian society and is considered an important principle. As a value, it guides people's behavior and attitudes towards others. Folkways are traditions and customs that are widely accepted but not necessarily essential, norms are shared rules that define acceptable behavior, and laws are rules enforced by the government. While honesty may influence these categories, it is fundamentally a value.

Question 4

The court system in Canada comes under the jurisdiction of the&#10;A) The Supreme Court of Canada&#10;B) Prime Minister and Cabinet&#10;C) Federal government&#10;D) Provincial and Federal governments

Accepted Answer

The court system in Canada is the responsibility of both the provincial and federal governments. Each province and territory has its own court system, which is responsible for hearing both criminal and civil cases. The federal government is responsible for appointing judges to the provincial courts and for appointing judges to the Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Question 5

The most common definition of crime is a _________ one&#10;A) sociological&#10;B) psychological&#10;C) legalistic&#10;D) human rights

Accepted Answer

The most commonly accepted definition of crime is legalistic, meaning it is based on laws and statutes that define what behavior is considered criminal. This definition is used in the criminal justice system to determine whether a particular act or behavior is illegal and can be prosecuted as a crime. While sociological and psychological definitions may also be used, they are typically more focused on understanding the underlying causes of criminal behavior rather than providing a clear and objective definition of what constitutes a crime. Human rights definitions are typically focused on protecting the rights of individuals and may not be directly related to criminal behavior.

Question 6

The text identifies three reasons for studying crime. Which of the following is not among these reasons?&#10;A) The job prospects of criminology students are bright&#10;B) Crime affects all of us, either directly or indirectly&#10;C) Learning about crime is intrinsically worthwhile&#10;D) Understanding crime may help us reduce it

Accepted Answer

The job prospects of criminology students are not a reason for studying crime identified in the text.

Question 7

The term criminology&#10;A) Refers to the body of knowledge regarding crime as a social phenomenon.&#10;B) Only encompasses the breaking and reaction to the breaking of laws.&#10;C) Refers to the study es of the effects of culture on crime and criminals.&#10;D) Refers to established rules of behaviour or standards of conduct.

Accepted Answer

Criminology is a social science that focuses on studying crime as a social phenomenon. It involves analyzing the causes, nature, and patterns of criminal behavior, as well as societal reactions to crime. Therefore, the best choice is A. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because criminology encompasses more than just the breaking of laws or cultural effects on crime, and it is not about established rules of behavior or standards of conduct.

Question 8

In Canada,criminal law can be passed by&#10;A) The Prime Minister and Cabinet&#10;B) The federal government&#10;C) The Provincial and Federal governments&#10;D) The Supreme Court of Canada

Accepted Answer

Criminal law falls within federal jurisdiction in Canada, which means that it can be passed by the federal government (parliament). The Prime Minister and Cabinet may propose legislation, but it still needs to be passed by parliament. Provincial governments do not have the power to pass criminal law, as it is outside of their jurisdiction. The Supreme Court of Canada can interpret and apply criminal law, but it cannot pass new legislation.

Question 9

To understand crime we must know the different characteristics of people who commit crimes and study the differences in crime found in the city versus a town.The discipline of criminology that would be studied to discover these facts is the

A) Origins and role of law
B) Causation of crime
C) Social distribution of crime
D) Patterns of criminal behaviour

Accepted Answer

The social distribution of crime focuses on understanding how crime varies across different social contexts, such as between urban and rural areas, and among different groups of people.

Question 10

Crimes that are committed by upper-class people in the course of their legitimate business activities are referred to as&#10;A) Blue-collar crime&#10;B) White-collar crime&#10;C) Pink-collar crime&#10;D) &#34;Society&#34; crimes

Accepted Answer

Crimes committed by upper-class people in the course of their legitimate business activities are referred to as white-collar crimes. These are nonviolent crimes that are financially motivated and typically involve the manipulation of financial data or the abuse of one's position of power to gain an unfair advantage. Examples include embezzlement, fraud, insider trading, and money laundering.

Question 11

All of the following are new branches of criminology except one. Which is the exceptio?&#10;A) Terrorism studies&#10;B) Crimes against human rights&#10;C) Green criminology&#10;D) Genocide studies

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following are new branches...

Question 12

Which of the following types of crime are overrepresented in media coverage compared to their incidence in real life?&#10;A) white collar crime&#10;B) violent crime&#10;C) political crime&#10;D) property crime

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following types of crime...

Question 13

The established rules of behaviour or standards of conduct in a given society are called&#10;A) beliefs&#10;B) conventions&#10;C) norms&#10;D) values

Accepted Answer

The answer of The established rules of behaviour or standards...

Question 14

In July 2007,Conrad Black was convicted on four charges and acquitted on nine others.Black's sentence&#10;A) Consisted of a fine issued by a Canadian court .&#10;B) Consisted of a fine issued by an American court.&#10;C) Involved a prison sentence in an American prison&#10;D) Involved a prison sentence in a Canadian prison

Accepted Answer

The answer of In July 2007,Conrad Black was convicted on...

Question 15

We look at ______________________ by examining the criminal justice system.&#10;A) Society's reaction to crime&#10;B) The causation of crime&#10;C) The social distribution of crime

Accepted Answer

The answer of We look at ______________________ by examining the...

Deck 1: Crime, Criminals, and Criminology