Question 1

What is the definition of the following word:
-Privatization of Police and Security Forces.

Accepted Answer

The forming of private security that is not formed or employed by the government.

Question 2

What is the definition of the following word:
-Privatization of Corrections.

Accepted Answer

Prisons that are run for-profit and house prisoners contracted out to them by the government.

Question 3

What is the definition of the following word:
-Judicial Activism.

Accepted Answer

Any action taken by a judge that is based on political ideology rather than the law.

Question 4

What is the definition of the following word:
-Probation Services.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

What is an example(s) of security that wealthy individuals can afford to purchase?

Accepted Answer

Wealthy individuals can afford to purchase all of the options listed - private security, security cameras, and security gates - as they provide a multi-layered approach to security. Private security can provide 24/7 personal protection and surveillance, while security cameras and gates can help secure physical assets and deter potential intruders.

Question 6

Which is an example of the privatization of corrections?

Accepted Answer

All three options are examples of privatization of corrections. Private prisons are operated by private companies for profit, private probation is supervised by private companies instead of government agencies, and private immigration detention centers are contracted by the government to private companies to hold immigrants awaiting deportation.

Question 7

Which statistic below is an example of the growing privatization of police?

Accepted Answer

Private security in India outnumbering police four to one is an example of the growing privatization of police, as it indicates a reliance on private security forces over public police forces.

Question 8

Which is NOT a reason private security has increased?

Accepted Answer

The statement mentions a "dramatic uptick in the demand for personal security among the wealthy" and an "increase demand for private security stems from corporations," suggesting that private security has increased due to increased demand from those with means or from organizations, but not from the impoverished.

Question 9

What is an example of privatization of the courts?

Accepted Answer

Arbitration is the privatization of the courts as disputes are settled outside of the traditional court system by a private entity or third party.

Question 10

What is an example of a criticism of the privatization of the court system?

Accepted Answer

All of the options presented are potential criticisms of the privatization of the court system. Establishing a private judiciary could lead to a profit-driven approach to justice, similarly seen in the business sector, resulting in unfair treatment for those who cannot afford it. Additionally, qualified judges may leave the public sector in favor of higher salaries and benefits in the private sector, resulting in a disparity of judicial talent. Finally, a stratified court system means that some individuals who have the financial means to pay for private courts and judges would be privileged over those who cannot afford it.

Question 11

What percentage of the revenue of the GEO group came from international services?

Accepted Answer

According to the information provided in the question, the percentage of revenue generated by GEO Group from international services is 13%. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Question 12

An example(s) of critiques to private prisons include:

Accepted Answer

Recidivism rates in private prisons have been shown to be higher than those in public prisons. Violence is also prevalent in private prisons, as highlighted by numerous reports and studies. Poor living conditions, such as overcrowding and lack of access to basic needs, have also been reported in private prisons.

Question 13

Private probation companies collect fees and fines for:

Accepted Answer

Private probation companies collect fees and fines for all of the above options, including community service, testing for drug use, and fees for supervision. This can create additional financial strain on individuals who are already struggling and can disproportionately affect low-income individuals.

Question 14

What happens when people under private probation do not pay the fee to cover the cost of their probation?

Accepted Answer

Late fees are added to the initial fee if people under private probation do not pay, and if they do not pay the fees they can be arrested. Therefore, both options A and B are correct. The fee does not simply go away.

Question 15

Which variable is different in private immigration detention compared to prisons?

Accepted Answer

All the choices highlight differences between private immigration detention and prisons, focusing on the nature of detention, outcomes of privatization, and the diversity of entities involved in private immigration detention.

Question 16

Privatization has been a major concern in the criminal justice system for a number of years.

Accepted Answer

Privatization, or the transfer of government functions to private companies, has been a significant issue in the criminal justice system, particularly in sectors such as prisons and probation services. Advocates argue that privatization can save costs and improve efficiency, while critics express concerns about the potential for profit-driven decision making and reduced accountability.

Question 17

During medieval times, the royalty had no control over security forces.

Accepted Answer

During medieval times, the royalty had control over security forces, including knights and soldiers who were trained to perform military duties and protect their territory.

Question 18

Impoverished people are at an increased risk of criminal victimization.

Accepted Answer

Impoverished people often live in high-crime areas and have limited resources to protect themselves, making them more vulnerable to criminal victimization. Studies have shown that poverty is a risk factor for various crimes such as robbery, burglary, and violence.

Question 19

The United Nations estimates that 4 million impoverished people lived outside the protection of law as of 2008.

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Question 20

The increase in the privatization of police has come at the same time of global income inequality.

Accepted Answer

The privatization of police has increased as a result of budget cuts and austerity measures imposed by governments in response to global income inequality. This has led to the outsourcing of police services to private security firms, creating a two-tiered system of justice that favors the wealthy and powerful.

Quiz 11: Privatization and Global Justice

What is the definition of the following word: -Privatization of Police and Security Forces.

What is the definition of the following word: -Privatization of Corrections.

What is the definition of the following word: -Judicial Activism.

What is the definition of the following word: -Probation Services.