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Criminal Justice
Undergraduate 2
10/24/2013

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Term
Social Justice
Definition
Cultural beliefs of right vs wrong
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Social Contract
Definition
A group will give up certain rights in order to maintain safety and protection of the group
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Filial Contract
Definition
Between parent and child reflects the satisfaction that a parent receives raising a child.
Term
Civil Justice
Definition
Deals with crime against an individual
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Criminal Justice
Definition
Deals with a violation against a state
Term
In which contract does the social contract have its roots?
Definition
Filial contract
Term
Bill of Rights
Definition
The first ten amendments to the Constitiution
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Autonomy of the States
Definition
Government cannot interfere with the states unless there is a threat of national security involved
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What branch of government protects and upholds the law?
Definition
Judicial branch, specifically the Supreme Court
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Sovereignty of the People
Definition
A government for the people, by the people
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Uniform Crime Report
Definition
Crime statistics reported to the FBI by all law jurisdiction in the country
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Bureau of Justice Statistics
Definition
The agency in the Department of Justice that is the primary source of criminal justice statistics for federal and local policy makers
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National Crime Victimization Survey
Definition
A large crime database that is compiled from the results of a survey that is sent to homes
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Clearance Rate
Definition
The number of crimes that actually end in arrest
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1st Degree Murder
Definition
Pre-meditated intent, willful, malice a forethought
Term
In which month are most crimes committed?
Definition
August
Term
Which region in the country has the lowest homicide rate?
Definition
New England
Term
86% of all homicides are committed using what weapon?
Definition
Firearm
Term
Aggravated Murder
Definition
Murder that is especially brutal or if the murder occurs during the commission of another crime
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Serial Murder
Definition
Murder of people over a span of time
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Mass Murder
Definition
Murder of four or more people within a very short span of time in the same area
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Spree Murder
Definition
The killing of two or more people at a time in close locations in a short span of time
Term
What is the least reported crime?
Definition
Rape
Term
Robbery
Definition
Face-to-face encounter that often includes the use of threats or weapons
Term
Larceny Theft
Definition
Stealing from stores
Term
Aggravated assult
Definition
A reckless attack with intent to injure seriously (as with a deadly weapon
Term
What are the three types of burglary?
Definition
Forcible entry, unlawful entry without force, attempted forcible entry
Term
Forcible entry
Definition
Using force to break in
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Unlawful entry without force
Definition
Walking in or opening doors without using force
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Attempted Forcible Entry
Definition
Attempted to break in but were caught or escaped
Term
Arson
Definition
A fire that was deliberately set. Doesn't include fires of suspicious origin.
Term
Case Law
Definition
Law that has been established by judicial decisions (by a judge)
Term
Supremacy of the Law
Definition
Nobody is above the law
Term
Jurisprudence
Definition
Philosophy and scientific study of the law
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Administrative Law
Definition
Laws the govern businesses run by the government. The law tells how the business must run as to be considered legal
Term
Misdemeanors
Definition
Criminal offense punishable by up to $500 in fines or up to 1 year in jail
Term
Felonies
Definition
Major criminal offense that can result in several years of jail time or large fines greater than $500
Term
CompStat
Definition
A management philosophy or organizational management tool for police departments
Term
Where is the FBI headquarters located?
Definition
Washington D.C.
Term
What was the first primary goal of the FBI?
Definition
Investigate corruption in business and politics
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In which state is the FBI's most famous crime lab located?
Definition
Virginia
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