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TEST BANK FOR Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice, 8th Edition TEST BANK FOR Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal Justice, 8th Edition Chapter 1-14 Chapter 1 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. All public servants have the following characteristics except: a. paid from public purse b. special duties c. power to use force d. held to higher standard ANS: C REF: p. 4 OBJ: LO 2 2. Which of the following is not one of the ethical principles that govern public servants identified b...

CMN 140 Exam1, CMN 140 Exam 2, CMN 140 Final 194 Questions with Verified Answers "Hardware" vs "Software" of the brain - CORRECT ANSWER *Hardware:* -Biological organ of communication -Computation is processed in gray matter -> e.g. how info is processed in the brain -Info is transmitted via white matter *Software:* -The brain gives rise to the mind -Some programs are innate (e.g. capacity for language) -Some are learned (e.g. English language) *There is a deep physical connecti...

End of Semester Test: World History A (for Edmentum / Plato) Already Passed Q 1 Type the correct answer in the box Identify the type of source based on the information provided A historian found a journal belonging to an ancient Indian princess. The princess liked to keep a record of all the royal women of her dynasty who lived before her time. She tried to collect as much accurate information about their history as possible. Her joumal is a great source of historical information Based on th...

General definition of fraud correct answers -Voluntary taking of money or property from another using lies or deception -Key is that the victim voluntarily chose to give their money or property to the defendant Reasons why we charge fraud correct answers -Moral reason: as a society we generally accept lying as wrong and that people who lie shouldn't be rewarded -Practical reason: fraud ruins the finances of victims and costs taxpayers millions of dollars per year -Justifications for punis...

CRIMINAL LAW DRESSLER EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, REVIEW QUESTIONS/ What are the sources of Criminal Law? - -Common Law, MPC, and TPC. What is the difference in Criminal Law and Civil Law regarding punishment? - -In Criminal Law, a conviction says the defendant is a moral wrongdoer. In Civil, the defendant just pays a fine. What are the two theories of punishment? - -Retribution and Utilitarianism. What is Retribution? - -It is based on the theory that people have free will, there...

BCOT WEEK 2 Questions and Answers 2023Components of Law Enforcement State, local, and federal 3 types of courts system Superior, federal, municipal or magistrate local Police and Sheiff department State Department of natural resources (DNR), Georgia bureau of investigation (GBI), Georgia state patrol (GSP) Georgia State Patrol Multi-jurisdictional Municipal or magistrate •Traffic violations • small claims (15,000 and less) • marriage Superi...

What types of methods are the 2 ways "Cruel and Unusual Punishment" (8th Amendment) shows up in this course? - (1) Barbaric Methods (2) Methods that are disproportionate to nature of crime and/or person. What a case example of cruel and unusual punishment? - Jones v. City of Los Angeles: unlawful to criminalize non-volitional homelessness What is the utilitarianism theory on punishment? - justification for punishment=usefulness to society; *only impose when benefits outweigh costs* Wh...

What is criminal law? Why do we punish criminals? Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:01 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More What are the theories of punishment? How does criminal procedure differ from criminal law? What is a felony? A misdemeanor? Are thoughts crimes? What is mens rea? Actus rea? What is corpus delicti? The crime When you have someone that confesses to something but there is...

How to identify the elements of a crime from statute (combination of act and intent - Crim Law requires culpability (intent to commit a crime or be very careless) & blameworthiness (someone did something wrong). Mens rea - The intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused. (the state of mind to commit a crime) Actus reus - Refers to the act or omission that comprise the physical elements of a crime as required by s...

Q 1 Type the correct answer in the box Identify the type of source based on the information provided A historian found a journal belonging to an ancient Indian princess. The princess liked to keep a record of all the royal women of her dynasty who lived before her time. She tried to collect as much accurate information about their history as possible. Her joumal is a great source of historical information Based on the passage, the princess's diary is a _________ sourse. Answer = se...

Felson and Cohen's three elements of increased crime - Answer-motivated offenders, suitable targets, and the absence of capable guardians Control Balance desirability - Answer-Certain acts will have high control balance desirability, some will have low Low-self control theory assumptions - Answer-1. Crime is assumed to provide more immediate gratification than noncriminal behaviour 2. crime provides easy paths to gratification 3. crime is thrilling 4. crime provides few long-term benefi...