Question 1

The private security industry has contributed to the increase in __________ across the country.

Accepted Answer

The private security industry has contributed to the increase in gated communities, private patrol services, and home alarm systems. Therefore, option D, "all of the above" is the correct choice.

Question 2

Government welfare programs are a part of the criminal justice industrial complex.

Accepted Answer

Government welfare programs are not a part of the criminal justice industrial complex, which refers to the overlap between government and private industries involved in law enforcement and incarceration. Welfare programs are typically administered by social services or health departments.

Question 3

Profits from the crime control industry have been estimated at upwards of $250 to $300 billion per year which is roughly the equivalent of the ___________ budget.

Accepted Answer

The Pentagon budget for 2021 is approximately $740 billion, which falls within the estimated profits of the crime control industry of $250 to $300 billion per year. The gross national product (GNP) of the United States in 2020 was approximately $21.5 trillion, which is significantly higher than the estimated profits of the crime control industry. Foreign aid budgets vary from year to year and country to country, but they are also generally lower than the estimated profits of the crime control industry, so choice D is not correct.

Question 4

Politicians and businessmen are part of the new "iron triangle."

Accepted Answer

The iron triangle is a term used to describe the relationship between politicians, businessmen, and interest groups. Therefore, politicians and businessmen are both part of the iron triangle.

Question 5

Fighting crime has become a Keynesian stimulus to the American Economy.

Accepted Answer

Increased government spending on law enforcement, prisons, and other crime prevention measures can stimulate economic growth by creating jobs and generating economic activity in communities. This is in line with Keynesian economics, which advocates for government intervention to stimulate economic activity during times of recession or unemployment.

Question 6

The "new _______" refers to the ability of the powerful to refuse to sell commodities or buy labor power.

Accepted Answer

The term "new _____" refers to the contemporary form of domination wherein the powerful can control the economic system by refusing to sell commodities or buy labor power. This choice best fits the given description, whereas the other options do not adequately capture the concept.

Question 7

Fear of crime has been declining steadily along with crime rates since the early 1990's.

Accepted Answer

Although crime rates have generally been declining since the early 1990s, public fear of crime has not consistently decreased and can fluctuate due to various factors, including media coverage and public perception.

Question 8

_________ and ________ are components of the crime control industry.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ and ________ are components of the...

Question 9

Privatization has solved many of the problems associated with the correctional system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Privatization has solved many of the problems...

Question 10

The crime control industry has proven a stabilizing effect for many rural economies.

Accepted Answer

The crime control industry, which includes law enforcement, corrections, and other related businesses, has provided employment opportunities and economic stability in many rural areas.

Question 11

Wealth in American society has become a _______ inseparable from power.

Accepted Answer

Wealth has become a social category in American society as it determines one's status, influence and access to opportunities. While it can also be seen as a social statement, as it reflects the values and priorities of society as a whole, the term "inseparable from power" suggests that it is primarily seen as a defining characteristic of one's position and authority in society, which aligns more closely with the concept of a social category.

Question 12

Contemporary capitalism is different from previous capitalism because it has become ________ in the global society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Contemporary capitalism is different from previous capitalism...

Question 13

The public's fear of crime is disproportionate to the reality of crime trends. Short

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that the public's perception of crime is often inflated compared to actual crime statistics. This can be due to media coverage or personal experiences, but overall crime rates have been decreasing in many parts of the world.

Question 14

Current response to crime in American society is characterized as adhering to technocratic approach.

Accepted Answer

Current response to crime in American society focuses on the use of technology, data analysis, and evidence-based practices, which is a technocratic approach.

Question 15

The criminal justice industrial complex includes _________.

Accepted Answer

The criminal justice industrial complex includes all aspects of the criminal justice system, which includes law enforcement, the correctional system, and the court system.

Question 16

The "criminal justice industrial complex" is a part of the social industrial complex referred to by Quinney.

Accepted Answer

According to Quinney, the criminal justice system is a part of the larger social industrial complex, which includes the government, corporations, and other institutions that shape social behavior and control. Therefore, the criminal justice industrial complex is a component of the social industrial complex.

Question 17

Economic freedom refers to a corporations ability to __________.

Accepted Answer

Economic freedom allows corporations to invest and maximize profits without government interference or regulation. Therefore, both options A and B are correct. The other options, such as fomenting democratic movements and marginalizing government assistance, are not necessarily linked to economic freedom.

Question 18

A crucial difference between capitalist systems and other economic systems is _________.

Accepted Answer

The drive for profits is a crucial difference between capitalist systems and other economic systems. Capitalist systems are driven by the desire to maximize profits, whereas other economic systems such as socialism or communism prioritize social equality over profits. Class distinctions and economic stability may exist in other economic systems as well. A caste system is not necessarily related to the economic system.

Question 19

Crime control is necessary or else the cost of crime would bankrupt American society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Crime control is necessary or else the...

Question 20

The crime control industry controls dangerous classes through the invention of __________.

Accepted Answer

The crime control industry, also known as the criminal justice system, controls dangerous classes by identifying and punishing certain crimes. By criminalizing certain behaviors or actions, the industry maintains control over individuals and groups deemed dangerous or deviant. Government programs and service industry jobs do not directly relate to the invention of crimes by the industry.

Quiz 7: Crime Control in the New Millennium: New Mechanisms for Controlling the Dangerous Classes