The Consensus Model 1. Assumes that as a society is formed, its members will come to an agreement about shared norms and values 2. Views crimes as acts that violate this shared value system and are deemed harmful to society 3. Proposes that as societal norms and values about morality change, laws will change.

a. true
b. false


a. true

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

Reynolds' research indicated that it is quite common for social science researchers to be subpoenaed to appear in court

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Criminal Justice

Out of the four main goals of contacts, which goal's primary focus is to, "assist the offender in addressing dynamic criminogenic factors that are meaningful to both the offender and the criminal justice system?"

A. Reinforcers B. Engagement C. Assessment D. Early Change E. Sustained Change

Criminal Justice

Who determines the actual length of incarceration in an indeterminate sentence?

A. Sentencing guidelines B. Prosecutor and the defense attorney C. State legislature D. Correctional agency and the judge

Criminal Justice

What is it called when an offender is sentenced to a brief jail or prison sentence and then release on probation?

a. intensive supervision probation b. shock probation c. probation d. parole

Criminal Justice