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Crime and Justice are issues of public policy addressed by whom?
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The Government
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Goals in controlling crime and protecting the rights of individuals are _____.
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Difficult to achieve.
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Mala in se means _____.
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Crimes that are wrong in themselves.
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Mala prohibita means _____.
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Crimes prohibited by law.
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UCR and NCVS try to identify the rate of crime. Give two reasons why they are not completely effective or accurate.
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1. officers over exaggerate for additional funding.2. Large number of unreported crimes by citizens.
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Americans rate crime as _____.
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One of the greatest problems of society.
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Why do newspapers sell?
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Headliners always feature rare cases that strike fear in the people.
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Which model focuses on efficiency?
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Crime control model.
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What area fears crime the most?
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Urban areas
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Women criminals generally come from what social class?
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Lower
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Name the 3 types of social theories.
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1. Learning theory.2. Control theory.3. Labeling theory.
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Which side favors stricter enforcement of the law?
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Conservative
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Scholars who recommend moving away from policies that have a greater population of criminals think we should _____.
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Establish economic and social justice.
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Offenses that are against morality and in strong demand, but illegal, are _____.
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Victimless Crimes (gambling, prostitution)
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Which groups of people are exposed to high levels of crime due to lifestyle exposure?
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Young, African American Men
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