chapter 7 study guide

Question 1

often times are also victims of human rights violations

Answer 1

crime victims

Question 2

since the 1980’s, there has been a _________ in property crimes reported although there has been an _________ in drug offense.

Answer 2

decrease; increase

Question 3

the average rate of violent incidents in public schools in 2013

Answer 3

50 incidents for every 1,000 students

Question 4

active in towns and cities of all sizes

Answer 4

gangs

Question 5

__________ gang membership is _________ but there are still far less than males

Answer 5

female; increasing

Question 6

factors that put young people at risk for gang involvement

Answer 6

poverty, to get a sense of belonging, lack of success in school, and most are pessimistic about their future opportunities

Question 7

the rate of both violent crime and property crimes have been going _____ in recent years.

Answer 7

down

Question 8

the second amendment protects an individuals right to own and keep a gun for home defense is based on the most recent supreme court decision

Answer 8

McDonald v. Chicago

Question 9

most abused substance in the United States

Answer 9

Alcohol

Question 10

the legal definition of DWI/DUI

Answer 10

blood alcohol concentration

Question 11

BAC can be determined through

Answer 11

breath, blood, and urine samples

Question 12

percentage considered intoxicated

Answer 12

0.08%

Question 13

New Jersey has a ________ ________ law for underage drivers. For drivers under the legal age to drink, a BAC of ______% is considered intoxicated.

Answer 13

zero tolerance; 0.01%

Question 14

recidivist

Answer 14

repeat offender

Question 15

source of increasing concern, including violent assaults, hate crimes, and property crimes

Answer 15

crime on campis

Question 16

reports the frequency of crime

Answer 16

crime clock

Question 17

reports the sum of violent crime, and property crimes

Answer 17

crime index

Question 18

Why is there a push for constitutional amendment to grant crime victims greater rights in a criminal case?

Answer 18

Because they are often ignored, especially in plea bargains.

Question 19

The National Council on Crime and Delinquency cost effective __________ as one strategy for reducing crime.

Answer 19

alternatives to incarceration

Question 20

offer treatment instead of punishment for individuals who commit crimes and have problems with controlled substances

Answer 20

Drug Courts

Question 21

passed as a result of victims’ advocacy groups, requires the registration of all convicted sex offenders in the community

Answer 21

Megan’s Law

Question 22

requires drivers to submit to a blood alcohol test in exchange for the privilege of driving

Answer 22

implied consent

Question 23

created a national system to instantly check the background of people wanting to buy guns; named for James Brady who was President Reagan’s Press Secretary

Answer 23

The Brady Act

Question 24

People between the ages of _____ and _____ are more likely to become victims of crime.

Answer 24

12; 24

Question 25

“Outlaw guns and only outlaws will have guns.” Explain this statement.

Answer 25

This statement means that when the law makes it harder to own a gun, law abiding persons will have a more difficult time buying guns, criminals however will continue to have their guns because they get their guns in illegal ways.

Question 26

Does this essay statement oppose or support gun control?

Answer 26

This is a slogan used by the National Rifle Association to oppose gun control.