Crime and Punishment Definitions

Question 1

Crime

Answer 1

Action against the law

Question 2

Punishment

Answer 2

Consequences of breaking the law e.g prison, fines e.t.c

Question 3

Evil

Answer 3

Going against God/Society willingly

Question 4

Poverty

Answer 4

Lack of essentials - money, food e.t.c

Question 5

Mental illness

Answer 5

Medical condition preventing a normal life, affecting feelings and actions

Question 6

Addiction

Answer 6

Cannot live without particular substance

Question 7

Greed

Answer 7

Wanting to posses materials for own benefit

Question 8

Hate crimes

Answer 8

Committing a crime against someone to discriminate e.g racism

Question 9

Retribution

Answer 9

Getting your own back

Question 10

Deterrence

Answer 10

Putting people off crime

Question 11

Reformation

Answer 11

To change someone’s behaviour

Question 12

Free will

Answer 12

Ability for people to make decisions for themselves

Question 13

Prison

Answer 13

Secure building - form of punishment - deterrent

Question 14

Corporal punishment

Answer 14

Physical punishment - illegal in this country

Question 15

Community service

Answer 15

Unpaid work in the community e.g cleaning

Question 16

Forgiveness

Answer 16

Showing mercy

Question 17

Sanctity of life

Answer 17

Idea that life is given to us by God

Question 18

Death penalty

Answer 18

Being put to death for your crimes - illegal in this country