Intro To The Criminal Justice System

Question 1

Two elements of crime:

Answer 1

It violates a law; it is punishable by criminal sanctions

Question 2

Type of crime: acts that are evil within themselves

Answer 2

Mala in se

Question 3

Type of crime: acts that are wrong only because society says so

Answer 3

Mala prohibita

Question 4

Socially unfavorable behavior

Answer 4

Deviance

Question 5

What is the criminal justice system?

Answer 5

A social system that deals with crime and criminals

Question 6

Three agencies in the CJS:

Answer 6

Police, courts, corrections

Question 7

Which actor? Bail decisions, plea decisions, arraignment, charge dismissals, trial, sentencing

Answer 7

Judges

Question 8

Which actor? Enforce laws, investigate crimes, make arrests, booking

Answer 8

Police

Question 9

Which actor? Punishment/reward allotment, parole decisions

Answer 9

Corrections

Question 10

Which actor? Decision to file charges, reduce charges, or drop charges, indictment, plea negotiations

Answer 10

Prosecutors

Question 11

Ability to make decisions without guidance or rules

Answer 11

Discretion

Question 12

Philosopher who argued punishment is created to ensure moral order

Answer 12

Durkheim

Question 13

Philosopher who argued that a penal institution is meant to control certain classes and maintain social hierarchy

Answer 13

Marx

Question 14

Philosopher who argued that punishment = power and knowledge

Answer 14

Foucault