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Criminal Justice 101 Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is the primary function of the criminal justice system? The criminal justice system aims to enforce laws, ensure public safety, and administer justice by investigating crimes, prosecuting offenders, and implementing corrections. What a...

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Criminal Justice 101 Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What is the primary function of the criminal justice system?


✔✔ The criminal justice system aims to enforce laws, ensure public safety, and administer

justice by investigating crimes, prosecuting offenders, and implementing corrections.




What are the three main components of the criminal justice system?


✔✔ The criminal justice system consists of law enforcement (police), the courts (judiciary), and

corrections (prisons, probation, and parole).




How does the concept of due process protect individuals in the criminal justice system?


✔✔ Due process ensures that individuals receive fair treatment through proper legal procedures,

including the right to a fair trial, protection against self-incrimination, and the right to legal

representation.




Why is the principle of "innocent until proven guilty" fundamental in criminal justice?


✔✔ This principle ensures that defendants are presumed innocent and protected from unjust

punishment unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.




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,What is the role of a grand jury in the criminal justice process?


✔✔ A grand jury determines whether there is enough evidence to indict a suspect and proceed

with a criminal trial.




How does plea bargaining affect the criminal justice system?


✔✔ Plea bargaining allows defendants to plead guilty in exchange for reduced charges or

sentences, which can expedite the judicial process and reduce the burden on courts.




What is the significance of Miranda rights in law enforcement?


✔✔ Miranda rights inform individuals of their right to remain silent and their right to an attorney

during police interrogation, protecting them from self-incrimination.




How does the concept of rehabilitation differ from punishment in the context of corrections?


✔✔ Rehabilitation focuses on helping offenders reintegrate into society through education,

counseling, and job training, while punishment emphasizes retribution and deterrence for

criminal behavior.




What is the role of parole in the corrections system?




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, ✔✔ Parole allows inmates to be released early from prison under supervision, with the goal of

reintegrating them into society while still holding them accountable for their actions.




Why is community policing considered an effective strategy in modern law enforcement?


✔✔ Community policing fosters collaboration between police officers and local communities to

prevent crime, build trust, and improve public safety.




How does the adversarial system of justice function in criminal trials?


✔✔ In an adversarial system, two opposing parties – the prosecution and the defense – present

their cases to an impartial judge or jury, who then determine guilt or innocence based on the

evidence.




What role do public defenders play in the criminal justice system?


✔✔ Public defenders provide legal representation to individuals who cannot afford private

attorneys, ensuring that everyone has access to a fair defense.




How do sentencing guidelines influence the outcome of criminal cases?


✔✔ Sentencing guidelines provide a framework for judges to determine appropriate punishments

for specific crimes, aiming to create consistency and fairness in sentencing across different cases.


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