SOCI 411 Exam 2 Chapter 6-10
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How are business-related crimes different from government-related crimes? - Answer- A
government related crime is a crime that involves the violation of the rules,
administrative law, and regulations of government processes and procedures by a
government official(s) or public servant. This type of crimes affects the public at large,
due to the fact that government officials and government operations are financed by
taxpayers, and government officials and/or staff members, are charged with serving the
public in accordance with administrative and legal statutes.
Business-related crimes take place in the business world; although many are
economical, personal injury or death may result; erosion of trust
Drug abuse definitions from law enforcement perspective and from substance
abuse/mental health perspective· - Answer- Law enforcement perspective: drug use
should be punished
Substance abuse/mental health perspective: the use of mood modifying chemicals
outside of medical supervision, and in a manner which is harmful to the person and
community
Purpose and effect of the Harrison Act of 1914 - Answer- To impose taxes on those who
produce, import, distribute, sell, and/or dispense opium, cocoa leaves, salts, etc
effect: federal approach criminalized to regulate
Effect of the 18th Amendment (Volstead Act) - Answer- The Eighteenth Amendment
declared the production, transport, and sale of intoxicating liquors illegal, though it did
not outlaw the actual consumption of alcohol. Shortly after the amendment was ratified,
Congress passed the Volstead Act to provide for the federal enforcement of Prohibition
was not effective because people still found ways to drink
, Harry Anslinger's position on alcohol during Prohibition era and his position on cannabis
after Prohibition - Answer- Anslinger was appointed in 1930, just as the prohibition of
alcohol was beginning to crumble (it was finally repealed in 1933), and remained in
power for 32 years
"Anslinger made it his mission to rid the U.S. of all drugs — including cannabis. His
influence played a major role in the introduction and passage of the Marijuana Tax Act
of 1937, which outlawed possessing or selling pot."
"Fueled by a handful of 1920s newspaper stories about crazed or violent episodes after
marijuana use, Anslinger first claimed that the drug could cause psychosis and
eventually insanity. In a radio address, he stated young people are "slaves to this
narcotic, continuing addiction until they deteriorate mentally, become insane, turn to
violent crime and murder."
Nixon and Reagan Administrations' attitudes on illegal drugs and how to address the
perceived drug problem in the United States - Answer- By shifting public perception,
and making us believe that drug users were dangerous and a threat to America, Nixon
justified his actions.
Mass Incarceration and Disproportionate Arrests
Crack Cocaine and Sentencing Disparities
Three drug/crime relationships - Answer- Drug-defined offenses- violations of anti-drug
laws
Drug-related offenses- offenses which a drug's pharmacologic effects contribute
offenses motivated by the user's need for money to support continued use; and offense
connected to drug distribution itself
Drug-using lifestyle: Likelihood and frequency of involvement in illegal activity are
increased; drug users may not participate in the legitimate economy; exposed to
situations that encourage crime
Three views of organized crime - Answer- Law enforcement- most popular view sees
organized crime occurring outside American govt with its own organizational structure
Social science- sees it as an integral part of social, political, and economic life; another
social ill associated with urban living
Economic- sees it functionally as supply and demand for goods and services
Tarde's Imitation Theory: domination of example - Answer- He rejected the biological
and psychological theories and did not believe in the social determinism; rather, he said
behavior is a process of imitation.
Questions with 100% Correct
Answers
How are business-related crimes different from government-related crimes? - Answer- A
government related crime is a crime that involves the violation of the rules,
administrative law, and regulations of government processes and procedures by a
government official(s) or public servant. This type of crimes affects the public at large,
due to the fact that government officials and government operations are financed by
taxpayers, and government officials and/or staff members, are charged with serving the
public in accordance with administrative and legal statutes.
Business-related crimes take place in the business world; although many are
economical, personal injury or death may result; erosion of trust
Drug abuse definitions from law enforcement perspective and from substance
abuse/mental health perspective· - Answer- Law enforcement perspective: drug use
should be punished
Substance abuse/mental health perspective: the use of mood modifying chemicals
outside of medical supervision, and in a manner which is harmful to the person and
community
Purpose and effect of the Harrison Act of 1914 - Answer- To impose taxes on those who
produce, import, distribute, sell, and/or dispense opium, cocoa leaves, salts, etc
effect: federal approach criminalized to regulate
Effect of the 18th Amendment (Volstead Act) - Answer- The Eighteenth Amendment
declared the production, transport, and sale of intoxicating liquors illegal, though it did
not outlaw the actual consumption of alcohol. Shortly after the amendment was ratified,
Congress passed the Volstead Act to provide for the federal enforcement of Prohibition
was not effective because people still found ways to drink
, Harry Anslinger's position on alcohol during Prohibition era and his position on cannabis
after Prohibition - Answer- Anslinger was appointed in 1930, just as the prohibition of
alcohol was beginning to crumble (it was finally repealed in 1933), and remained in
power for 32 years
"Anslinger made it his mission to rid the U.S. of all drugs — including cannabis. His
influence played a major role in the introduction and passage of the Marijuana Tax Act
of 1937, which outlawed possessing or selling pot."
"Fueled by a handful of 1920s newspaper stories about crazed or violent episodes after
marijuana use, Anslinger first claimed that the drug could cause psychosis and
eventually insanity. In a radio address, he stated young people are "slaves to this
narcotic, continuing addiction until they deteriorate mentally, become insane, turn to
violent crime and murder."
Nixon and Reagan Administrations' attitudes on illegal drugs and how to address the
perceived drug problem in the United States - Answer- By shifting public perception,
and making us believe that drug users were dangerous and a threat to America, Nixon
justified his actions.
Mass Incarceration and Disproportionate Arrests
Crack Cocaine and Sentencing Disparities
Three drug/crime relationships - Answer- Drug-defined offenses- violations of anti-drug
laws
Drug-related offenses- offenses which a drug's pharmacologic effects contribute
offenses motivated by the user's need for money to support continued use; and offense
connected to drug distribution itself
Drug-using lifestyle: Likelihood and frequency of involvement in illegal activity are
increased; drug users may not participate in the legitimate economy; exposed to
situations that encourage crime
Three views of organized crime - Answer- Law enforcement- most popular view sees
organized crime occurring outside American govt with its own organizational structure
Social science- sees it as an integral part of social, political, and economic life; another
social ill associated with urban living
Economic- sees it functionally as supply and demand for goods and services
Tarde's Imitation Theory: domination of example - Answer- He rejected the biological
and psychological theories and did not believe in the social determinism; rather, he said
behavior is a process of imitation.
