Criminal Justice Exam

Intro to Criminal Justice

Exam 1

Section 1: Define. Please define the following terms. (4 pts Each)

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Section 2. Short Answer. Please answer the following questions. (5 Pts. Each)

List and explain the 2 major sources of crime statistics.
What 4 elements does the crime of 1st degree murder require?
What are the 4 broad categories of defenses to a criminal charge?
The crime clock distinguishes between what 2 categories of crime?
List and briefly explain the 3 elements necessary for a crime to take place.
What is justice? List the 4 types of justice.
What does the Criminal Justice System have a difficult time balancing? (Hint: Also the theme of the book.)
Which is NOT a justification used as a defense to criminal charges?
Defense of Others
Necessity
Insanity
Resisting Unlawful Arrest
What is the M’Naghten Rule?
List and briefly explain the 4 types of mens rea.
What are the 3 generic kinds of “corporate strategies” that guide American policing? Provide an example of 2 of the strategies.
Explain the difference between the consensus model and the conflict model.

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Section 3: Essay. Please answer the following questions in detail. (10 pts Each)

Essay Question #1: List and explain in detail 5 of the 6 general categories of criminal law violations.

Essay Question #2: List and explain in detail the 5 Basic Purposes of policing.

BONUS QUESTION (5pts): List 5 of the 9 special categories of crime.

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