Question 1

To social justice theorists, the pursuit of justice is the pursuit of equality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Individuals generally engage in vigilante justice when members of the community agree that it is necessary to do so in order to protect persons or property.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In many ways, postmodern justice reflects the reality of what criminal justice professionals must deal with on a daily basis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Someone who would argue that the state should not restrict obscene material, require seat belt usage, criminalize drug possession, or levy more than the most minimal of taxes, could be classified as:

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A)   A conservative
B)   A libertarian
C)   A socialist
D)   An extremistE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

In utilitarian justice, an action is considered just if:

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A)   The costs are greater than the benefits
B)   The benefits and cost are equal
C)   The benefits are greater than the costs
D)   None of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Talk About:
-Retributive Justice

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A perspective of justice which...

Question 7

The success of thismodel is measured by the harmony between society and the individuals within it, as they work together to promote justice. This statement describes which model of criminal justice?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mechanical model
B)   Authoritarian model
C)   Compassionate model
D)   Participatory modelE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Talk About:
-Democratic Socialism

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This model of government uses ...

Question 9

Restorative justice may be understood as an opportunity for the parties to a crime to:

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A)   Seek revenge
B)   Seek justice
C)   Heal
D)   All of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The compassionate model prescribes that in the course of punishment criminal justice professionals should identify and correct the underlying issues that led offenders to commit crime in the first place, thereby lowering the risk for repeat offending.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The common theme of ideological justice is:

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A)   The ideology is determined by criminals
B)   The ideology of society should determine the laws
C)   The ideology to which one subscribes defines one's perception of justice
D)   The ideology is the same for every personE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Distributive justice, defined as addressing "what people are due," has several implications. One of these implications is:

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A)   The question of who is due what
B)   Determining what, precisely, the individuals are due
C)   Determining what procedures should be followed when implementing the law
D)   Both A and BE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

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-Ideology

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Question 14

From a sociological perspective:

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A)   The quest for justice has a tremendous impact on society because no single definition of justice exists
B)   The government should more accurately define justice to help society form more meaningful laws
C)   Justice is an idea that cannot be defined in a substantive way and therefore it should not be pursued
D)   Is sufficient for any free society to govern its peopleE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The kind of criminal justice system we prefer is shaped by:

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A)   Understandings of what justice is or what justice is not
B)   Procedural justice
C)   Our understanding of freedom and liberty
D)   Our application of lawE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Injustices may be recognized by a variety of creatures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Hart and Devlin attempted to identify what they believed would produce "the greatest happiness for the greatest number." What did they determine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Devlin determined that the enforcement of morality produced the greatest happiness by protecting society
B)   Hart determined that maximizing freedom produced the greatest happiness by allowing individuals to pursue their preferred (non-criminal)  behaviors
C)   Devlin and Hart both determined that the criminal justice system currently makes the greatest number of people happy
D)   Both A and BE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The model of government which supports the belief that economic inequality and social class distinctions should be eliminated is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Democratic socialism
B)   Libertarian
C)   Extremist
D)   Procedural justiceE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The socialist would argue that an active government is required to promote justice.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An offender and his or her family, the victim and his or her family, and community members come together, each sharing his or her perspective. This enables the offender to understand the harms that resulted from the offense and to take accountability for them by accepting a sentence formulated in the group's discussions. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Sentencing circles
B)   Mediation
C)   An apology
D)   All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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In many ways, postmodern justice reflects the reality of what criminal justice professionals must deal with on a daily basis.

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