Question 1

In 1970 the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence predicted that

Accepted Answer

The National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence made predictions about increased security measures, including monitoring by security equipment, armed guards in public spaces, and widespread gun ownership, reflecting concerns about rising violence.

Question 2

In 1970 the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence predicted that

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The National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence in 1970 predicted that streets and neighborhoods would be unsafe in differing degrees, reflecting concerns about rising crime and violence during that period.

Question 3

Which of the following populations has the highest levels of fear of crime?

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Elderly, women, and racial minorities often report higher levels of fear of crime due to perceived vulnerability and historical or societal factors that contribute to their sense of insecurity.

Question 4

Anderson, an economist, estimated that the annual cost of crime in the United States is

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Anderson's estimate of the annual cost of crime in the United States is $1,700 billion, which is equivalent to $1.7 trillion.

Question 5

The cost of crime includes

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The cost of crime encompasses various factors including crime-induced production, opportunity costs and economic transfers, and the value of risks to life and health, making all options relevant.

Question 6

After September 11, 2001, American's greatest fear shifted from crime to

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After the September 11 attacks, the focus of American fear shifted significantly towards terrorism, as it was a direct and impactful event that highlighted vulnerabilities to such threats.

Question 7

The public's view of social problems always includes

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The answer of The public's view of social problems always...

Question 8

Which of the following has the greatest effect on whether a condition is perceived as a social problem?

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The mass media has the greatest effect on whether a condition is perceived as a social problem because it shapes public perception and awareness by highlighting certain issues over others.

Question 9

Where do most people get their "knowledge" of crime from?

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The answer of Where do most people get their "knowledge"...

Question 10

Approximately what proportion of total television programming is devoted to crime or law enforcement?

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Approximately 33 percent of total television programming is devoted to crime or law enforcement, reflecting the popularity and demand for such content in media.

Question 11

Which type of crime is least likely to be covered by television news?

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Television news tends to focus on more sensational and violent crimes like murder and rape, while white-collar crimes, which are often complex and less visually dramatic, receive less coverage.

Question 12

When crime is reported on the evening news, it is primarily

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The evening news tends to focus on violent street crime because it is more sensational and attracts more viewers, even though it may not be the most common type of crime.

Question 13

A recent study found that a majority of television shows depicted scenes of sexual harassment and that these offenses were

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The study suggests that television shows often portray sexual harassment in a way that downplays its seriousness, thereby perpetuating the myth that it is not a serious crime.

Question 14

_____ is the least likely type of crime reported on television.

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White-collar crime is less sensational and often more complex, making it less likely to be reported on television compared to more visually dramatic crimes like violent street crime.

Question 15

What percentage of Americans has no experience with crime?

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The answer of What percentage of Americans has no experience...

Question 16

What is crime from a legal standpoint?

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Crime is defined as an intentional act that violates criminal law, is committed without defense or excuse, and is penalized by the state.

Question 17

A basic principle expressed in English common law is:

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The principle "no crime without law, no punishment without law" (nullum crimen, nulla poena sine lege) is a fundamental concept in English common law, emphasizing that one cannot be punished for an act that is not defined as a crime by law.

Question 18

Which of the following is not a type of law?

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Conditional law is not a recognized category of law, unlike canon, criminal, and civil law.

Question 19

Responsibility for a crime requires that criminal intent be evaluated. This intent includes if the defendant acted

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Criminal intent can be established if the defendant acted purposefully, knowingly, negligently, or recklessly, as these are all recognized mental states that can demonstrate intent in criminal law.

Question 20

Criminal responsibility can be avoided if the act was "justified" based on

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Justification defenses like duress, necessity, or duty acknowledge that the act was committed but argue it was right under the circumstances, thus avoiding criminal responsibility.

Quiz 1: The Problem of Crime

In 1970 the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence predicted that

In 1970 the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence predicted that

Which of the following populations has the highest levels of fear of crime?

Anderson, an economist, estimated that the annual cost of crime in the United States is

The cost of crime includes

After September 11, 2001, American's greatest fear shifted from crime to

The public's view of social problems always includes

Which of the following has the greatest effect on whether a condition is perceived as a social problem?

Where do most people get their "knowledge" of crime from?

Approximately what proportion of total television programming is devoted to crime or law enforcement?

Which type of crime is least likely to be covered by television news?

When crime is reported on the evening news, it is primarily

A recent study found that a majority of television shows depicted scenes of sexual harassment and that these offenses were

_____ is the least likely type of crime reported on television.

What percentage of Americans has no experience with crime?

What is crime from a legal standpoint?

A basic principle expressed in English common law is:

Which of the following is not a type of law?

Responsibility for a crime requires that criminal intent be evaluated. This intent includes if the defendant acted

Criminal responsibility can be avoided if the act was "justified" based on