How do the police organization charts on pages 51 -52 exemplify Weber?s first two principles of effective bureaucratic organizations?
What will be an ideal response?
The charts show the chain of command and the level of authority of each member of the organization.
The separate entries show how the work is divided into specialties with well -defined tasks for individuals.
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The most important concern of criminal justice agencies is on ________ and _______ issues
A. Political, Public B. Crime, Offenders C. Crime Analysis, Economy D. None of the above
What should the investigator who packaged the evidence write on the evidence tape seal?
a. His/her full name b. His/her initials c. Case number d. Location
When dealing with the media, distinct rules, goals, and standards apply to different types of media
a. True b. False
CASE 2.1 The founding fathers engaged in a vigorous debate over whether there should be a federal court system separate from the state systems. Those who supported a strong federal judiciary ultimately prevailed. Subsequent expansion of the federal courts has created a contemporary controversy over how to alleviate the problem of rising caseloads within the federal court system. Which of the following statements regarding proposals to reduce federal caseloads is TRUE?
A. Reducing the jurisdiction of federal courts would nearly double the caseload of state courts, and states would certainly oppose such an action. B. Creating additional courts and judgeships would require additional funding of the federal judiciary, which already comprises a sizeable portion of the federal budget. C. It is unlikely that Congress will ever have the filibuster-proof majority needed to authorize additional federal judgeships. D. The antagonistic relationship between Congress and the federal judiciary is unlikely to result in any significant reforms.