FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY CCJ 2002 EXAM 1
STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
1. What is a crime?
A crime is an act that violates criminal law and is punishable through legal or
criminal sanctions.
2. How do crime and society relate to each other?
Crime and society are not static; both constantly evolve and change over time.
3. Do all societies define crime the same way?
No. Different societies define crime differently. For example, freedom of speech is
protected in the United States, while in some other nations, similar acts may result
in imprisonment.
4. What is the Consensus Model Theory of Crime?
It is a theory suggesting that most people in society share similar moral values and
beliefs. Acts that violate these shared standards are considered harmful and are
therefore criminalized.
5. What is the Conflict Model Theory of Crime?
This theory argues that laws are created by powerful groups within society—those
with economic, political, and social influence—to protect their own interests.
6. What factors define the politically powerful groups in society?
Powerful groups are typically defined by class, income, age, and race.
, 7. What three characteristics define a criminal act?
It is punishable under criminal law, usually determined by the majority or a
powerful minority.
It is considered an offense against society, prosecuted by public officials rather
than victims.
It carries sanctions that may restrict personal freedom or result in loss of life.
8. What is deviance?
Deviance refers to behavior that goes against the accepted norms or values of a
society.
9. Who determines the classification and punishment for crimes?
Legislative bodies (lawmakers) establish laws that classify crimes and set
punishments.
10. How many major categories of crime exist?
There are six main categories of crime.
11. What are the six categories of crime?
Violent Crime
Property Crime
Public Order Crime
STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
1. What is a crime?
A crime is an act that violates criminal law and is punishable through legal or
criminal sanctions.
2. How do crime and society relate to each other?
Crime and society are not static; both constantly evolve and change over time.
3. Do all societies define crime the same way?
No. Different societies define crime differently. For example, freedom of speech is
protected in the United States, while in some other nations, similar acts may result
in imprisonment.
4. What is the Consensus Model Theory of Crime?
It is a theory suggesting that most people in society share similar moral values and
beliefs. Acts that violate these shared standards are considered harmful and are
therefore criminalized.
5. What is the Conflict Model Theory of Crime?
This theory argues that laws are created by powerful groups within society—those
with economic, political, and social influence—to protect their own interests.
6. What factors define the politically powerful groups in society?
Powerful groups are typically defined by class, income, age, and race.
, 7. What three characteristics define a criminal act?
It is punishable under criminal law, usually determined by the majority or a
powerful minority.
It is considered an offense against society, prosecuted by public officials rather
than victims.
It carries sanctions that may restrict personal freedom or result in loss of life.
8. What is deviance?
Deviance refers to behavior that goes against the accepted norms or values of a
society.
9. Who determines the classification and punishment for crimes?
Legislative bodies (lawmakers) establish laws that classify crimes and set
punishments.
10. How many major categories of crime exist?
There are six main categories of crime.
11. What are the six categories of crime?
Violent Crime
Property Crime
Public Order Crime
