Question 1

According to James Q. Wilson and George Kelling, which one of the following crimes would NOT be an immediate threat to their quality of life?

Accepted Answer

According to Wilson and Kelling's theory of broken windows, immediate threats to quality of life are crimes that contribute to a sense of disorder and decay in a community, such as public drunkenness, drug dealing, and prostitution. While rape is certainly a serious crime, it is not necessarily related to the visible signs of disorder that broken windows theory seeks to address.

Question 2

False public alarms, prowling, desecration of graves, cruelty to animals, and public drunkenness would be considered as ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of False public alarms, prowling, desecration of graves,...

Question 3

In order to satisfy the actus reus of prostitution, sexual intercourse must be exchanged for money or other consideration.

Accepted Answer

While exchanging sexual intercourse for money is the most common form of prostitution, other sexual acts or forms of consideration can also satisfy the actus reus of prostitution.

Question 4

One of the concerns relating to animal cruelty is that it is believed to encourage aggression toward humans.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that individuals who commit animal cruelty are more likely to demonstrate aggressive behavior towards humans as well. This link between animal cruelty and human violence is often referred to as "the link" or "the early warning."

Question 5

The broken windows theory is based on the belief that unresolved issues relating to public indecency and quality of life crimes lead to the decay of a neighborhood.

Accepted Answer

The broken windows theory asserts that visible signs of disorder, such as broken windows, graffiti, and public urination, signal to others that no one cares about the area and that more serious crimes are likely to occur. If these small signs of disorder are not addressed and repaired promptly, the neighborhood may succumb to a cycle of decline and decay.

Question 6

Offenses such as disorderly conduct constitute a significant percentage of arrests made in a given year.

Accepted Answer

According to FBI crime statistics, disorderly conduct offenses make up a significant portion of arrests each year.

Question 7

The crime of lewdness involves conduct that is obscene.

Accepted Answer

Lewdness is a crime that involves conduct that is considered obscene and offensive to public decency.

Question 8

The crime of disorderly conduct does not take into account whether the conduct tends to provoke a disturbance.

Accepted Answer

The definition of disorderly conduct does not include a requirement that the conduct tend to provoke a disturbance.

Question 9

Sleeping outdoors is an example of an act punished under the crime of vagrancy.

Accepted Answer

Vagrancy laws have historically been used to punish those who appear to have no means of support, including those who are homeless or sleeping outdoors. While many modern jurisdictions have abolished these laws, they have often been replaced with other laws that criminalize activities associated with homelessness, such as panhandling or camping in public spaces.

Question 10

Riots are punished separately from acts of disorderly conduct because the collective action involved in a riot poses a greater threat to society and is less easily deterred than the act of a single individual.

Accepted Answer

Riots involve a group of individuals engaging in violent and destructive behavior, which can lead to serious harm to people and property. Punishing riots as a separate offense recognizes the increased danger to society and serves as a deterrent to future incidents.

Question 11

Some family disputes within the home may be charged with disorderly conduct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some family disputes within the home may...

Question 12

At the common law, rout was defined as the collection of three or more persons with the purpose to engage in an unlawful act.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the common law, rout was defined...

Question 13

Broken windows theory was identified by James Q. Wilson and Edwin Southerland.

Accepted Answer

Broken windows theory was identified by James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling.

Question 14

Gang loitering has enabled street gangs to establish control over identifiable areas, to intimidate others from entering the areas, or to conceal illegal activities.

Accepted Answer

Gang loitering is a tactic used by street gangs to establish their control over a particular area by intimidating outsiders and concealing their illegal activities.

Question 15

Prostitution is a felony.

Accepted Answer

Prostitution is illegal in most countries and is considered a felony in many jurisdictions.

Question 16

The MPC includes specific sections on cruelty to animals.

Accepted Answer

The Model Penal Code (MPC) includes specific provisions on cruelty to animals, outlining criminal penalties for intentionally or recklessly causing harm to animals.

Question 17

Define disorderly conduct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define disorderly conduct....

Question 18

Although there are countless arrests and prosecutions involving crime against the quality of life, why do they receive limited attention?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although there are countless arrests and prosecutions...

Question 19

List some of victimless crimes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List some of victimless crimes....

Question 20

What is the difference between adultery and fornication?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the difference between adultery and...

Quiz 11: Crimes Against Public Order and Morality