The Three Branches
What are the two chambers of congress?
The senate, The house of reps
Initial contact with the criminal justice system usually takes place as a result of what?
Police Action
Who defines crime according to the Conflict View?
The Wealthy, The Elite
Violence stemming from rage
Expressive Violence
Who is responsible for enforcing the laws?
The president, The executive branch
When suspects are in custody, before they can be interrogated they must be given what?
Miranda Warning
The Majority defines crime in what view?
Consensus
What is Instrumental Violence?
Congress
Money levied to ensure the return of a criminal defendant for trial?
Bail
According to the Interactionist View, what is the point of laws?
To outlaw immoral behavior
Giving a politician money to introduce create a law is an example of?
Economic Crimes, Bribery
How do members of the Judiciary come into office?
Appointed by the president, confirmed by congress
90% of all cases end in a?
Plea Bargain
Laws apply to all citizens, No one above the law?
Consensus
Suffocating your great grandfather so you can inherit his money is an example of?
Violent, Instrumental
The courts have the power to overturn what kind of policies?
Policies that conflict with constitutional rights.
What criteria must be met for an arrest to be considered legal?
The officer has probable cause that a crime is being or has been committed
The officer deprives the individual of freedom
The suspect believes that he is now in custody of the police and has lost his liberty
Social Media influencers are an example of what?
Moral entrepreneur
Exposing yourself to people on the street is an example of what?
Public Order Crime, Obscenity