Question 1

According to your text, an example of a "visible crime" is

Accepted Answer

The text specifically states that murder is an example of a "visible crime," which is a crime that involves physical harm or violence to a victim that is typically more easily detected and prosecuted by law enforcement.

Question 2

A statistical summary of crimes reported to the police is known as the

Accepted Answer

The UCR, or Uniform Crime Report, is a statistical summary of crimes reported to the police. The NCVS, or National Crime Victimization Survey, is a survey of individuals about their own experiences with crime. The dark figure of crime refers to the unreported or unknown amount of crime that occurs. The NIBRS, or National Incident-Based Reporting System, is a more detailed version of the UCR that collects additional information about individual crimes.

Question 3

Crimes, such as gambling or prostitution, that are not "wrong in themselves" but are prohibited by government, are called

Accepted Answer

Crimes that are not inherently or naturally wrong, but are made illegal by government, are called mala prohibita. Examples of mala prohibita crimes include traffic violations, drug use, and public intoxication. Mala in se crimes, on the other hand, are inherently wrong and universally recognized as such, such as murder and theft. Felonies are serious crimes that are punishable by imprisonment for more than one year. Norms refer to socially accepted behaviors and standards.

Question 4

An example of a political crime is

Accepted Answer

Espionage involves spying or gathering classified information for a foreign government or organization, which is considered a threat to national security and a political crime. Prostitution, selling illegal narcotics, and price fixing are considered social or economic crimes.

Question 5

The term referring to the idea that much more crime occurs than is reported to police is called

Accepted Answer

The dark figure of crime refers to the idea that much more crime occurs than is reported to police.

Question 6

Which of the following reflects how the FBI reports crime?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following reflects how the...

Question 7

Which of the following is a value that must be respected in a democracy by police, prosecutors, judges, and correctional officials?

Accepted Answer

In a democracy, police, prosecutors, judges, and correctional officials must respect the rule of law, civil liberties, and justice, as these are fundamental values that uphold democratic principles and ensure fair treatment and protection of individual rights.

Question 8

Criminal acts, often termed "street crime" or "ordinary crime," that are the least profitable and least protected are called ______ crime.

Accepted Answer

Visible crime refers to offenses that are typically committed in public and are more likely to be detected by law enforcement, making them less profitable and less protected compared to other types of crime.

Question 9

A model of the criminal justice system that emphasizes efficiency, speed, and finality as well as the capacity to apprehend, try, convict, and dispose of a high proportion of offenders is called the ________ model.

Accepted Answer

The crime control model focuses on the efficient and swift processing of offenders to maintain public order and safety, prioritizing the rapid apprehension, trial, and conviction of criminals.

Question 10

A model of the criminal justice system that emphasizes the adversarial process, the rights of defendants, and formal decision-making procedures is called the ________ model.

Accepted Answer

The due process model is focused on protecting the legal rights of defendants and ensuring fair and unbiased treatment within the criminal justice system. This model emphasizes the adversarial process, formal decision-making procedures, and the importance of protecting individual liberties. It is often seen as the opposite of the crime control model, which prioritizes crime prevention and punishment over individual rights. The constitutional and democratic models are similar to the due process model, but they may not necessarily emphasize the adversarial process and formal decision-making procedures as strongly.

Question 11

An example of an occupational crime is

Accepted Answer

Price fixing is an example of an occupational crime, as it involves individuals or businesses within a specific industry conspiring to manipulate the market and artificially controlling prices for personal gain.

Question 12

Crimes committed in the context of a legal business or profession are called ______ crime.

Accepted Answer

Occupational crime refers to illegal activities committed through one's lawful employment or profession, often for personal gain.

Question 13

Historically associated with images of certain ethnic groups, ______ crime is a framework of the perpetration of such criminal acts as gambling, drugs, and prostitution.

Accepted Answer

Organized crime refers to the systematic illegal activities carried out by structured groups. It is historically associated with ethnic groups and involves various criminal acts, including gambling, drugs, and prostitution.

Question 14

When compared with rates in the United States, Icelandic crime rates are

Accepted Answer

Icelandic crime rates are extremely low compared to rates in the United States. According to the Global Peace Index, Iceland is consistently ranked as one of the most peaceful countries in the world and has one of the lowest crime rates.

Question 15

Criminal acts either by the government or against the government that are carried out for ideological purposes are called ______ crime.

Accepted Answer

Criminal acts carried out for ideological purposes, either by or against the government, are classified as political crimes.

Question 16

After the 1960s, the changes in how our country dealt with crime reflected the fact that

Accepted Answer

The changes in how the country dealt with crime after the 1960s reflected the need to make choices about the most effective use of the police, courts, and corrections system, as crime control strategies and policies had to adapt to changing societal needs and conditions.

Question 17

Crimes, such as murder or assault, that are traditionally "wrong in themselves," are called

Accepted Answer

Crimes that are traditionally "wrong in themselves," are called mala in se. These are offenses that are considered inherently evil or wrong, such as murder or assault, and are usually punishable under criminal law. Mala prohibita offenses, on the other hand, are crimes that are prohibited by law but are not inherently wrong, such as traffic violations or drug offenses. Misdemeanors are generally considered less serious offenses than felonies and usually carry a shorter prison sentence, while "invisible" is not a relevant term in this context.

Question 18

Offenses against morality involving a willing and private exchange of goods and services that are in strong demand, but are illegal are called ________ crime.

Accepted Answer

Victimless crime refers to illegal activities that involve consensual exchanges or actions, such as drug use or prostitution, where those involved do not see themselves as victims.

Question 19

Why does the NCVS not measure homicide?

Accepted Answer

The NCVS cannot survey victims of homicide because they are deceased and unable to participate in the survey.

Question 20

A source of crime data collected from interviews used to gather information on unreported as well as reported crimes is called

Accepted Answer

The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is a source of crime data collected from interviews used to gather information on unreported as well as reported crimes. It is designed to uncover the "dark figure of crime" by asking people about their experiences with crime, even if they did not report it to the police. UCR and NIBRS are both sources of crime data, but they primarily rely on reported crimes to law enforcement agencies.

Quiz 1: Crime and Justice in America