Sociology: Crime and the Criminal Justice System

What is the literal definition of crime?

• Violation of social norms

• Violation of criminal laws

• Violation of moral values

• Violation of cultural traditions

Which of the following is not generally tracked in major crime indices?

• Murder

• Prostitution

• Robbery

• Burglary

What percentage of violent crimes were reported to the police according to a victimization survey from 2015?

• Less than 20%

• Over 60%

• Around 35%

• About 47%

What demographic group accounted for 31.8% of all arrests in 2015 despite making up about 14% of the population?

• People aged 35-44

• People aged 25-34

• Females

• People aged 15-24

What is the main point of contact between the criminal justice system and the rest of society?

• The police

• The system of punishment and corrections

• The courts

• The FBI

What is the purpose of bail in the criminal justice system?

• To punish the defendant

• To guarantee the defendant's appearance in court

• To provide financial compensation to the victim

• To determine the severity of the crime

What is the main approach to punishment in the US that tries to reduce crime by making the prospect of getting caught sufficiently awful?

• Retribution

• Rehabilitation

• Societal protection

• Deterrence

What is the incarceration rate for black men per 100,000 according to the text?

• 457

• 1,043

• 2,613

• 693

What is the main consequence of mass incarceration on communities of color?

• Increased employment prospects

• Stable neighborhoods

• Decreased stress on families

• Destabilized neighborhoods

What percentage of prisoners were re-arrested within three years of release according to a study by the National Institute on Justice?

• Less than 50%

• About 70%

• Over 80%

• Around 60%