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54. In2010,membersofwhatrivalmotorcyclegangofHell’sAngelswereconvictedforplanningviolentattacks
against them?
a. Pagans
b. Outlaws
c. MS-13
d. Bloods
55. According to a 2011 poll of Americans, crime did not appear among the top eleven problems cited by Americans
when asked to name the most important problem facing the country today. Instead, the problems cited included:
a. economic declines
b. unemployment rates
c. healthcare and education issues
d. all of these
56. This survey is dependent on interviews of samples of the U.S. population conducted by the Bureau of Justice
Statistics to determine the number and types of criminal victimization, and thus, the extent of unreported as well as
reported crime.
a. National Incident-Based Reporting System
b. National Crime Victimization Survey
c. Uniform Crime Report
d. National Crime Offender Survey
57. The creation of new crimes and the size of criminal justice agency budgets are decided by legislators responding to
the demands of ______.
a. congress
b. law enforcement
c. voters
d. federal prosecutors
58. A specific act of commission or omission in violation of the law, for which a punishment is prescribed.
a. public policy
b. justice
c. evidence based practices
d. behavior
59. Priorities and actions developed by government to use public resources as a means to deal with issues affecting
society.
a. public policy
b. justice
c. evidence based practices
d. behavior
60. Organization that was formed because of a mother's heartbreak after the death of her daughter due to a drunk
driver.
a. MADD
b. Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence
c. SADD
d. BADD
61. Serious crimes usually carrying a penalty of incarceration for more than one year or the death penalty.
a. misdemeanors
b. felonies
c. visible crime
d. violent crime
62. This particular type of crime includes homicide, assault, and rape.
a. visible crime
b. property crime
c. organized crime
d. victimless crime
Sherry is a 40 year old old white female who frequently participates in prostitution to provide for her crack habit.
She was raised in a single parent home and has been selling herself for the last 18 years. She has been arrested
several times and has no hope to make a better life for herself.
63. Sherry willingly participates in prostitution and feels as though her actions should not be considered criminal. Which
type of crime does Sherry participate in?
a. victimless crime
b. political crime
c. occupation crime
d. organized crime
64. Sherry is arrested for possession with intent to sell after being picked up for prostitution. The judge agrees to the
plea bargain that requires that she pleads guilty to all charges with a five year prison sentence. She is pushed
quickly through the court system. This would be an example of what model?
a. crime control
b. due process
c. evidence based
d. justice based
65. One night, during a planned meeting with one of Sherry's "clients", she is raped, sexually assaulted, and robbed.
Sherry does not call and report the crime to law enforcement because of her history. This encounter would be an
example of the _____ _____ __ ______
a. criminal figure of crime
b. statistical figure of crime
c. dark figure of crime
d. true figure of crime
66. Sherry's crime is a questionable crime by many who feel that prostitution is not wrong in and of itself. This type of
crime is referred to as ____ ____.
a. mala prohibita
b. mala in se
c. felony
d. misdemeanor
James is a vice president of a local banking organization. He and his wife have been in danger of foreclosure on
their home after his wife lost her job last year. James recently found out that he can transfer a small percentage of
his client's earnings into his own account without drawing attention to those in power. He has been able to transfer
enough money to break even on their mortgage. He is aware that he is breaking the law; however, he does not see
his crime as being on the same scale as a violent crime. He is also aware that if he is caught, the criminal justice
system will go easy on him because he is a first time offender.
67. When James walked into his office on Wednesday morning, he was met by his supervisor and law enforcement.
What crime did James participate in?
a. organized crime
b. political crime
c. victimless crime
d. occupational crime
68. When caught, James admitted to stealing approximately $100,000 from his employer over the last year
through through financial deception. This is what Edwin Sutherland referred to as ______
a. organized crime
b. felony crime
c. white collar crime
d. white criminal crime
69. James is quickly educated on how to navigate the court system. He is made aware that the state must PROVE
that he is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This is known as the _____ _____ _____.
a. crime control model
b. due process model
c. criminal justice model
d. due justice model
Elizabeth is a middle age female who was planning to purchase a new spring wardrobe with her credit card.
When she handed her salesperson her credit card, she was surprised to find out that it was denied. Elizabeth
had no idea how this could possibly have happened. She has a $20,000 credit limit and currently has a zero
balance. Elizabeth realized that a crime had been committed against her.
70. Elizabeth was most likely the victim of what type of crime?
a. transnational crime
b. money laundering
c. organized crime
d. identity theft
71. The offender who committed identity theft against Elizabeth committed an act that would be considered
wrong just by the very nature of the act itself. This would also be known as a ____ __ ____ crime.
a. mala in se
b. mala prohibita
c. felony
d. misdemeanor
72. Elizabeth was a victim involving the use of computers and the Internet to commit acts, which is referred to as
______.
a. cybercrime
b. identify theft
c. organized crime
d. political crime
73. Credit card fraud, such as what Elizabeth suffered, are responsible for the loss of _____ _____ per year to
merchants.
a. 1 million
b. 10 million
c. 1 billion
d. 10 billion
74. The ____________________ model emphasizes efficiency and the capacity to catch offenders.
75. The ____________________ model assumes freedom is so important that every effort must be made to ensure
that crime justice decisions are based upon reliable information.
76. According to your text, examples of ____________________ crimes include: Gambling, prostitution, and drug use
77. Crimes that are prohibited by government but are not wrong by nature are called ____________________.
78. Crimes that are wrong by nature are called ____________________.
79. ____________________ crimes are committed in the context of a legal business or profession.
80. ____________________ crimes are committed for ideological purposes.
81. Offenders convicted of ____________________ may receive a penalty of up to one year in jail.
82. The ____________________ measure crime based on counts from police departments.
83. The _________________________ measures crime using victim interviews.
84. Edwin Sutherland developed the concept of ____________________ crime.
85. ____________________ refers to a framework within which criminal acts are committed.
86. ____________________ is often referred to as "street crime."
87. The large numbers of crimes that are not reported are called the ____________________.
88. One example of __________________ is when neighborhood citizens volunteer to walk students to school, as
done in Operation Safe Passage.
89. The growth of global transportation systems, international trade, computerized financial transactions, and worldwide
availability of information through the Internet facilitated the expansion of the international economy.
Simultaneously, these factors provided the basis for _____ _____.
90. Those who participate in organized crime often move their criminal activities through a maze of businesses, banks,
and brokerage accounts through _____ ______.
91. The theft of social security numbers, credit card numbers, and other information in order to secure loans, withdraw
bank funds, and
purchase merchandise while posing as someone else is known as _____ _____.
92. Issued each year by the FBI, the _______ _______ _______ are a statistical summary of crimes reported to the
police.
93. Policies developed through guidance from research studies that demonstrate which approaches are most useful and
cost-effective for advancing desired goals are known as ______ ______ _____.
94. Why do you think that politicians often "propose laws without carefully studying" the crimes those laws are meant
to address? What is the effect of this on American society?
95. Would the abuse of a suspect in a police station be considered an "occupational crime" or a "visible crime"?
Occupational crimes can be committed "through the exercise of government authority." Does this mean we blame
the government or the individual for such an offense?
96. Why do some researchers believe that the crime rate declined in the 1990s because of the Supreme Court decision
on abortion? Do you agree with this theory?
97. Some have argued that offenses that are mala prohibita should be illegal because they lead to crimes considered
to be mala in se. Give an example of one type of crime that can lead to another. Which type of crime should we be
more worried about?
98. ShouldtheactsofterrorismcommittedinOklahomaCityandon9/11beconsidered“organizedcrime"or
"terrorism"? Why does it matter how we define these acts (or does it)?
99. Why might Americans believe there is a serious crime problem in the United States, when in fact crime rates have
been steadily decreasing?
100. Some states have eliminated education programs for inmates in their prisons. What is the purpose of such a policy?
Would it help reduce or increase crime rates?
101. We often think of the prosecutor and defense attorney as "adversaries" in the courtroom. What benefits might we
see if they work together as a team to process criminal cases?
102. How do budge cuts influence approaches to crime and crime rates within the criminal justice system?
103. What is cybercrime and how does it pose challenges to Americans as victims, as well as law enforcement agencies
in detecting it?
