Compara ve Criminal Jus ce Systems Exam #2|
Updated RATED A+ 2026
Englands 3 Branches of Paliament
Monarch, The House of Lords and The House of Commons
What is the role of the Monarch?
A person who is the sole and absolute ruler of a country, such as a king, queen or emperor
The House of Lords
775 unfixed members, is the review of legisla*on of the House of Commons. Does have some
power to reject bills passed by the House of Commons, but its power is limited by various
Parliament Acts
House of Commons
Major component of Parliament because its 650 fixed elected members discuss and vote on
legisla*on proposed by the execu*ve or by House members
What are some of the major factors effec*ng crime in England?
Illicit drugs and trafficking, and money laundering
What type of state and form of government characterizes France?
Strong republic government
How is power in Germany distributed?
Between the federal and state (Lander) governments
Since reunifica*on, Germany has operated under which cons*tu*on?
Operated under the cons*tu*on of the former West Germany, this cons*tu*on was called the
Basic Law
Which agency represents the highest organ of power in China
The Na*onal People's Congress (NCP)
What is the significance of group consciousness in Confucian ethics?
, When individuals act contrary to virtues, they bring shame on themselves, family and friends.
Collec*vely, main point in preven*ng people from commi<ng crimes
Japan's cons*tu*on is modeled a>er what?
European Civil Law
What is the primary crime problem in Japan?
Organized crime, or Boryokudan or foreign organized gangs, mostly Chinese that have infiltrated
Japanese society
What is the role of the House of Commons in England?
Supreme decision-making agency in Bri*an
What is legal pluralism?
The mixing of more than one system of law within a country or region of a country
Which two na*ons do not have a formal wri@en cons*tu*on?
Saudi Arabia and England
How is a republic or a republican form of government defined?
A form of government in which a president is head of the government, but the main power
remains in the hands of ci*zens who vote for representa*ve, who are then responsible to the
electorate
What does the Declara*on of the Rights of Man and of the Ci*zen declare (France)?
Primarily, asserted the right to a presump*on of innocence and to freedom from arbitrary
deten*on. Secondly, asserted the right to resist oppression, the rights to both liberty and
equality, and the need for separa*on of powers to avoid a tyrannical government
What is the role of the procuratorate (China)?
Directed by the Supreme People's Procurate, is responsible for supervising criminal jus*ce
throughout the country, including inves*ga*ng and prosecu*ng crimes and overseeing the
courts, police, and correc*onal facili*es
Which two branches make up Germany's bicameral legislature?
The lower house and principal chamber called the Bundestag and upper house or federal
council called the Bundesrat
Which two model na*ons have remarkably low crime rates?
Updated RATED A+ 2026
Englands 3 Branches of Paliament
Monarch, The House of Lords and The House of Commons
What is the role of the Monarch?
A person who is the sole and absolute ruler of a country, such as a king, queen or emperor
The House of Lords
775 unfixed members, is the review of legisla*on of the House of Commons. Does have some
power to reject bills passed by the House of Commons, but its power is limited by various
Parliament Acts
House of Commons
Major component of Parliament because its 650 fixed elected members discuss and vote on
legisla*on proposed by the execu*ve or by House members
What are some of the major factors effec*ng crime in England?
Illicit drugs and trafficking, and money laundering
What type of state and form of government characterizes France?
Strong republic government
How is power in Germany distributed?
Between the federal and state (Lander) governments
Since reunifica*on, Germany has operated under which cons*tu*on?
Operated under the cons*tu*on of the former West Germany, this cons*tu*on was called the
Basic Law
Which agency represents the highest organ of power in China
The Na*onal People's Congress (NCP)
What is the significance of group consciousness in Confucian ethics?
, When individuals act contrary to virtues, they bring shame on themselves, family and friends.
Collec*vely, main point in preven*ng people from commi<ng crimes
Japan's cons*tu*on is modeled a>er what?
European Civil Law
What is the primary crime problem in Japan?
Organized crime, or Boryokudan or foreign organized gangs, mostly Chinese that have infiltrated
Japanese society
What is the role of the House of Commons in England?
Supreme decision-making agency in Bri*an
What is legal pluralism?
The mixing of more than one system of law within a country or region of a country
Which two na*ons do not have a formal wri@en cons*tu*on?
Saudi Arabia and England
How is a republic or a republican form of government defined?
A form of government in which a president is head of the government, but the main power
remains in the hands of ci*zens who vote for representa*ve, who are then responsible to the
electorate
What does the Declara*on of the Rights of Man and of the Ci*zen declare (France)?
Primarily, asserted the right to a presump*on of innocence and to freedom from arbitrary
deten*on. Secondly, asserted the right to resist oppression, the rights to both liberty and
equality, and the need for separa*on of powers to avoid a tyrannical government
What is the role of the procuratorate (China)?
Directed by the Supreme People's Procurate, is responsible for supervising criminal jus*ce
throughout the country, including inves*ga*ng and prosecu*ng crimes and overseeing the
courts, police, and correc*onal facili*es
Which two branches make up Germany's bicameral legislature?
The lower house and principal chamber called the Bundestag and upper house or federal
council called the Bundesrat
Which two model na*ons have remarkably low crime rates?
