Chapter 1 and 2 Flashcards
Informal Social Control.
Individuals are socialized into internalizing the norms and values of these institutions.
Social Controls
The collective practices by which a group attempts to ensure that individuals conform to the norms and values of the group.
Formal Social Control
Use of sanctions for rule breaking.
Constitution
Be able to to describe the social arrangements between a government and its citizens.
Three branches of government
Legislative, executive and judicial
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments.
First amendment
Right to free speech.
Fourth amendment
Protects against unlawful search and seizure and improper use of police force.
Fifth amendment
Right against self incrimination and double jeopardy.
Sixth amendment
Rights to speedy trial, jury trial, know the charges, cross examine the witness, a lawyer, and compel witnesses on ones behalf.
Eighth amendment
Rights to reasonable bail, against excessive fines and against cruel unusual punishments.
Fourteenth amendment
Due process and equal protection by requiring constitutional rights regardless of state law or procedure.
Civil law
Regulates social interactions arising from private, commercial or contractual relations.
Case law
Written opinions of the court.
Four primary roles of police responsibility?
Law enforcement, order maintenance, provision of miscellaneous services, convenience norm enforcement.