Question 1

According to official statistics describing murder,

Accepted Answer

According to official statistics, offenders and victims in murder cases are generally of the same race. This is supported by data from the FBI, which shows that in 2019, 83% of white murder victims were killed by other white people, and 88% of black murder victims were killed by other black people. Additionally, only a small percentage of murder victims are female, and most offenders and victims are not members of the same family.

Question 2

Comparing victimization survey responses to police reports shows that about what percentage of serious crime is known to police?

Accepted Answer

Comparing victimization survey responses to police reports shows that about half of violent crime and one-third of property crime is known to police. This means that many crimes go unreported, and the official crime statistics do not reflect the true extent of crime in society.

Question 3

The most recent statistics show that about how many murders were recorded annually by police?

Accepted Answer

According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, there were approximately 14,000 murders reported to law enforcement in the United States in 2019.

Question 4

Sexual assault in which offender and victim have some personal relationship is called

Accepted Answer

Date rape is a term used to describe sexual assault or rape that occurs when the offender and victim have some sort of preexisting relationship, such as a date or acquaintance. This type of sexual assault can be more difficult to identify and report, as there may be confusion or mixed signals involved.

Question 5

The statistics found in Crime in the United States: Uniform Crime Report are based on

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The statistics in the Crime in the United States: Uniform Crime Report are based on only crimes known to the police, which means crimes that have been reported and documented by law enforcement agencies. This means that unreported crimes are not included in the statistics, which could result in an underestimation of the actual crime rate. Only focusing on violent crimes or all crimes that are committed is not accurate since the report only includes crimes that are reported to the police.

Question 6

In 2014, what percentage of reported murders in the United States resulted in arrests?

Accepted Answer

In 2014, approximately 65 percent of reported murders in the United States resulted in arrests.

Question 7

Which of the following serious crimes is both a property crime and a violent crime?

Accepted Answer

Robbery is considered both a property crime and a violent crime because it involves the use or threat of force to steal property from someone.

Question 8

Which term refers to a more serious crime punishable by at least one year in prison?

Accepted Answer

A felony refers to a more serious crime that is punishable by at least one year in prison. Capital offense refers to a crime punishable by death penalty, while misdemeanor refers to a less serious crime punishable by less than one year in prison. Civil infraction refers to a non-criminal violation of law that may result in fines or other penalties but not imprisonment.

Question 9

Which of the following terms refers to rules and expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its members?

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Norms are the rules and expectations that guide the behavior of members of a society. Punishment refers to the consequences of breaking these norms. Beliefs are the ideas and values held by members of a society. Statuses refer to the positions that individuals occupy within a society.

Question 10

Which of the following is a crime against persons?

Accepted Answer

Robbery involves the use of force or fear to steal property from a person. Burglary and larceny-theft are crimes against property, while arson is a crime against property and public safety.

Question 11

Rick has been charged with an offense that carries a maximum penalty of a 90-day jail sentence; he has been charged with a

Accepted Answer

Rick has been charged with a misdemeanor offense, which is a less serious crime than a felony and carries a maximum penalty of up to one year in jail.

Question 12

According to a recent survey, what proportion of the U.S.adult population reports being afraid to walk alone at night in their own communities?

Accepted Answer

According to various surveys and studies, approximately one-third of the U.S. adult population reports feeling afraid to walk alone at night in their own communities. This statistic reflects concerns about personal safety and crime.

Question 13

Crime against property accounts for what share of all serious offenses?

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Question 14

Which of the following terms refers to the violation of the criminal laws enacted by federal, state, or local governments?

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Crime refers to the violation of criminal laws enacted by the government at the federal, state, or local level. Deviance refers to behavior that violates social norms, and mores refer to strong social norms that are considered necessary for the welfare of society. Corrections refer to the institutions and processes that are aimed at punishing and rehabilitating criminal offenders.

Question 15

Norms that are formally created through a society's political system are referred to as

Accepted Answer

Laws are formally created through a society's political system. Values, mores, and folkways are all types of norms, but they refer to different levels of social expectations and conventions. Values are broad beliefs shared by a society about what is desirable or important, mores are norms that have strong moral or ethical significance, and folkways are informal norms that govern everyday behavior.

Question 16

Which of the following is a crime against property?

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Burglary is a crime against property as it involves the unlawful entry into a building or structure with the intent to commit a theft or other felony. Murder, assault, and manslaughter are crimes against persons as they involve harm or death inflicted on another individual.

Question 17

Which of the following concepts defines people's responsibilities to uphold public order?

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Criminal law defines people's responsibilities to uphold public order by establishing what is considered unacceptable behavior and the penalties for violating these standards. Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, beliefs are personal or cultural convictions, and folkways are norms for routine or casual interaction.

Question 18

The Federal Bureau of Investigation compiles an annual publication of crime reports from police departments across the country, called

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The publication of crime reports from police departments across the country compiled by the FBI is called Crime in the United States: Uniform Crime Report. Option A, National Crime Index, is not a publication compiled by the FBI. Option B, FBI Crime Report: Criminal Archives, does not exist. Option D, American Investigative Crime Survey, is not a publication compiled by the FBI.

Question 19

In the United States, police record about how many serious crimes each year?

Accepted Answer

The United States police record about 10 million serious crimes each year. This figure encompasses a wide range of offenses, including violent crimes, property crimes, and other major incidents that require police intervention and documentation.

Question 20

The first antistalking law in the United States was passed in

Accepted Answer

The first antistalking law in the United States was passed in 1990 in the state of California.

Quiz 6: Crime, Violence, and Criminal Justice