List the three main components of the criminal justice system and identify the role of each component.

What will be an ideal response?


Law enforcement agencies investigate crime and apprehend offenders. Courts interpret and apply the law. Corrections protect society from criminals through housing, monitoring, and community-based supervision.

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The act of repeatedly observing unsuspecting people who are naked or in the process of disrobing or engaging in sexual activity is known as:

A) exhibitionism. B) voyeurism. C) pedophilia. D) None of the above.

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Which of the following crimes requires malice aforethought, deliberation, and premeditation?

A. first-degree murder B. second-degree murder C. involuntary manslaughter D. voluntary manslaughter

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Research indicates that all of the following characteristics distinguish sexually aggressive from nonaggressive males EXCEPT ______.

A. a tendency to misread cues from women B. gratification from being able to dominate women C. the innate desire to be controlled by women D. an insecure attitude toward women

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All deviant acts are criminal and all crimes are deviant

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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