According to Hepburn (1985), which type of power involves prison officers who are invested with authority to command as a result of their position as a guard of prisoners?
a. legitimate
b. coercive
c. reward
d. expert
Ans: A
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The criminal justice system consists of three major components, namely
A) law enforcement, probation, and parole. B) law enforcement, courts, and parole. C) law enforcement, courts, and probation. D) law enforcement, courts, and prison. E) law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.
Why do rational choice theories explain criminal acts and crimes rather than criminality, criminal motivation, or criminal behavior?
What will be an ideal response?
Sam, a deputy sheriff, stops two juveniles who are walking down the street on Halloween night. Sam has responded to a report of minor vandalism in the neighborhood and the two juveniles look like potential suspects As he is questioning the two, Robert, an attorney, shouts, "Don't say anything kids. No one ever went to jail for remaining silent." The kids heed the advice and refuse to answer Sam's questions. Robert's conduct constitutes:
A) obstructing a peace officer. B) resisting arrest or detention. C) interference with public duties. D) none of the above because he is exercising his right of free speech.
The theory that holds that crime is a function of one's inability to achieve personal goals (such as earning money, owning a home, having a nice car) because society is stratified by socioeconomic class is called:
a. cultural conflict theory. b. deviance theory. c. social disorganization theory. d. strain theory.