Vocab
An act or failure to act that violates a law, and for which a government has set a penalty
crime
give me one reason for the legalization of certain drugs and against
What constitutes as a crime is decided upon by our
legislature
Gangs go back to the ____
1800s
"me or sum" "Who Want Smoke?" "Dah Dah DahDah"
Nardo wick
a strategy whereby the community works actively with the local police to lower the crime rate in its area
community policing
if drugs were decriminalized, what would the punishment be?
fine or ticket
there is a _____ connection between crime and the state of the economy
non-correlated
One big reason gangs have spread is the _____________________, and buying/selling/stealing firearms
illegal drug trade system
"HONEST" "Lost Souls (ft. Brent Faiyaz)" "Family Ties"
BABY KEEM
imprisonment by the government
incarceration
those who sell or possess large amounts of drugs with the intent to sell often face jail terms for ______ offense
first
Crime victims are also victims of _____________violation
human rights
roughly, what percentage of gang members are female
10%
"THE SCOTTS," "90210," "Goosebumps"
Travis Scott
act of restoring something to its owner
restitution
according to the Controlled substance act of 1970, which group does Marijuana belong in?
group 1
what are three possible causes for high crime rate in the US
Poverty
Unemployment
Lack of education
Substance abuse
Rising population
Influence of the internet, television, and films
name one reason why people join gangs
Receive attention and to feel a sense of belonging
Children of gang members and are choosing a similar lifestyle
Pressure from friends, possible in the form of threats
Belief that it grants protection from police and other gangs
"Streets," "Rules," "Need to Know"
Doja Cat
an unwritten agreement to submit to forms of interrogation/searches in exchange for certain privileges, such as driving or flying
implied consent
what are the three criteria that the Controlled Substance act of 1970 base substances on?
potential for abuse, medical use, and potential for addiction
due to our high incarceration rate, what is the nickname given to the US?
Worlds Prison Capital
In reality, very few gang members ever find either ________ or ________ success
financial; social
"Wake me up when september ends," "Know your enemy," "21 Guns"
Green day