SO305 Final exam 62 Questions with
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The criminal justice system began its gross expansion in the 1970s. - Correct
answertrue
Globalization has helped to reduce inequality both within a country and between them. -
Correct answertrue
Crime rates for immigrant populations are higher than those for people born in the U.S.
- Correct answerfalse
The militarization of the police is so widespread today that nearly 90% of small towns
have a SWAT team. - Correct answertrue
Most municipalities generate the majority of their revenue by using the court as their
collection agency through aggressive policing of sub misdemeanors that carry fines and
fees. - Correct answerfalse
Increases in violence by police can be attributed to the militarization of law enforcement.
- Correct answertrue
Federal laws barring workplace discrimination do not cover the U.S. Supreme Court. -
Correct answertrue
Prosecutors do not play a significant role in wrongful convictions. - Correct
answerfalse
The quality of police services does not vary greatly across the nation. - Correct
answerfalse
More than 95% of criminal cases are resolved by plea bargains. - Correct
answertrue
, Which perspective supports the view that crime is a rational choice? - Correct
answerClassical
The positivist perspective was influenced by all but - Correct answerRichard
Quinney
Which perspective is not included in critical criminology?
Select one:
a. Anarchist
b. Adversarialism
c. Feminist
d. Green
e. Radical - Correct answeradversarialism
Which of the following does not describes "white-collar crime"?
Select one:
a. Crime must not cause any physical harm
b. Crime must be committed in the course of one's occupation
c. Crime must be a violation of trust
d. Introduced by Edwin Sutherland
e. The perpetrator is upper class or white collar - Correct answera. Crime
must not cause any physical harm
Crimes of domination include all but
Select one:
a. Crimes of economic domination
b. Crimes of government
c. Crimes of resistance
d. Crimes of social injury
e. Crimes of control - Correct answercrimes of resistance
What makes the link between race and crime the most problematic?
Select one:
a. There are no genetic bases for race
b. Minorities often live in criminogenic conditions with over policing
c. Social disorganization and community attributes
d. Class-based distinctions
e. Cultural differences - Correct answera. There are no genetic bases for race
The five-stage framework developed by Peggy McIntosh includes all but
Select one:
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The criminal justice system began its gross expansion in the 1970s. - Correct
answertrue
Globalization has helped to reduce inequality both within a country and between them. -
Correct answertrue
Crime rates for immigrant populations are higher than those for people born in the U.S.
- Correct answerfalse
The militarization of the police is so widespread today that nearly 90% of small towns
have a SWAT team. - Correct answertrue
Most municipalities generate the majority of their revenue by using the court as their
collection agency through aggressive policing of sub misdemeanors that carry fines and
fees. - Correct answerfalse
Increases in violence by police can be attributed to the militarization of law enforcement.
- Correct answertrue
Federal laws barring workplace discrimination do not cover the U.S. Supreme Court. -
Correct answertrue
Prosecutors do not play a significant role in wrongful convictions. - Correct
answerfalse
The quality of police services does not vary greatly across the nation. - Correct
answerfalse
More than 95% of criminal cases are resolved by plea bargains. - Correct
answertrue
, Which perspective supports the view that crime is a rational choice? - Correct
answerClassical
The positivist perspective was influenced by all but - Correct answerRichard
Quinney
Which perspective is not included in critical criminology?
Select one:
a. Anarchist
b. Adversarialism
c. Feminist
d. Green
e. Radical - Correct answeradversarialism
Which of the following does not describes "white-collar crime"?
Select one:
a. Crime must not cause any physical harm
b. Crime must be committed in the course of one's occupation
c. Crime must be a violation of trust
d. Introduced by Edwin Sutherland
e. The perpetrator is upper class or white collar - Correct answera. Crime
must not cause any physical harm
Crimes of domination include all but
Select one:
a. Crimes of economic domination
b. Crimes of government
c. Crimes of resistance
d. Crimes of social injury
e. Crimes of control - Correct answercrimes of resistance
What makes the link between race and crime the most problematic?
Select one:
a. There are no genetic bases for race
b. Minorities often live in criminogenic conditions with over policing
c. Social disorganization and community attributes
d. Class-based distinctions
e. Cultural differences - Correct answera. There are no genetic bases for race
The five-stage framework developed by Peggy McIntosh includes all but
Select one:
