Criminal justice system

How many key agencies are there in the criminal justice system?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 5

Which government department oversees the police?

• Attorney Department
• Ministry of Justice
• Crown Prosecution Service
• Home Office

True or False: The Home Office is responsible for crime reduction, policing, security, and counter-terrorism.

• False
• True

Which agency is responsible for ensuring the rule of law is upheld and takes action to appeal unduly lenient sentences?

• Crown Prosecution Service
• Police
• Ministry of Justice
• Attorney General

Which agency manages the justice process from end to end, including criminal law, sentencing policy, and prisons and probation?

• Court System
• National Offender Management Service
• Youth Justice Board
• Ministry of Justice

True or False: Deterrence, public protection, retribution, and rehabilitation are roles of the criminal justice system.

• False
• True

According to functionalism, how do functionalists view the criminal justice system?

• Tool of the ruling class
• Vital institution for social solidarity and cohesion
• Tool of the patriarchy to maintain power

According to Marxism, how do Marxists view the criminal justice system?

• Vital institution for social solidarity and cohesion
• Part of the repressive state apparatus used by the ruling class
• Tool of the patriarchy to maintain power

According to feminism, how do feminists view the criminal justice system?

• Tool of the patriarchy to maintain power
• Vital institution for social solidarity and cohesion
• Part of the repressive state apparatus used by the ruling class

True or False: The Ministry of Justice is responsible for reducing reoffending and managing the prison system.

• False
• True