Question 1

Vagrancy is a relatively new crime.

Accepted Answer

Vagrancy has been considered a crime for centuries, with laws against it dating back to the 14th century in England, aimed at controlling the movement of the poor.

Question 2

States can control the time,content,and manner of panhandling,but not the place.

Accepted Answer

States can control the time, content, manner, and place of panhandling. However, any such laws have to comply with the First Amendment and cannot be used to discriminate against certain groups of people or suppress speech based on its content.

Question 3

​The Model Penal Code disorderly conduct statute requires the mens rea of
A) ​negligence.
B) ​strict liability.
C) ​recklessness or knowledge.
D) ​knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The Model Penal Code disorderly conduct statute requires the mens rea of recklessness or knowledge. This means that the defendant must either consciously disregard a substantial and unjustifiable risk of their behavior causing harm, or be aware that their behavior is likely to cause harm. Both of these require a higher level of intent than negligence or strict liability.

Question 4

According to the catharsis theory,"When people play violent games,they are able to release their aggression in the virtual world instead of the real world."

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the catharsis theory,"When people play...

Question 5

​Broken windows theory is concerned with which of the following?
A) ​a direct link between disorder and crime
B) ​a direct link between prostitution and crime
C) ​a direct link between drug-dealing and crime
D) ​a direct link between pandering and crime

Accepted Answer

Broken windows theory is the idea that visible signs of disorder and neglect (like broken windows, graffiti, litter) in a community can lead to an increase in crime because they signal a lack of social control and encourage further disorderly behavior. So, it is concerned with a direct link between disorder and crime. The other options (B, C, D) are specific examples of criminal activity that may or may not be linked to disorder.

Question 6

​Broken windows theory connects serious crime with which of the following?
A) ​public drunkenness
B) ​prostitution
C) ​gangs
D) ​minor "quality of life" offenses

Accepted Answer

The broken windows theory suggests that minor "quality of life" offenses, such as broken windows, littering, and graffiti, create an environment in which more serious crimes can occur. By addressing these minor offenses, it is believed that serious crime can be prevented. Public drunkenness, prostitution, and gangs are not directly linked to the broken windows theory.

Question 7

​Laws targeting poor people's behavior,and the attitudes behind them,began to change during
A) ​the Great Depression.
B) ​World War II.
C) ​the Korean War.
D) ​the Civil Rights Movement.

Accepted Answer

The Great Depression led to a shift in attitudes towards poverty and the poor, as well as a change in laws targeting their behavior.

Question 8

​Today,disorderly conduct crimes are most often referred to as
A) ​quality of life crimes.
B) ​public crimes.
C) ​disorderly crimes.
D) ​bad manners.

Accepted Answer

Quality of life crimes refers to minor offenses that can negatively impact the quality of life in a community. Disorderly conduct crimes can be considered as such, as they disrupt the peace and order in a public space.

Question 9

Civil gang injunctions (CGIs)have been an unqualified success in controlling gang behavior.

Accepted Answer

There is a lot of debate over the effectiveness of civil gang injunctions (CGIs). While they have been praised for reducing gang-related violence and activity in some communities, critics argue that they can violate the civil rights of individuals who may not be gang members and may lead to racial profiling and harassment. Additionally, studies have shown that CGIs may simply displace gang activity to other neighborhoods instead of actually addressing the root causes of gang involvement. Therefore, whether or not CGIs are successful in controlling gang behavior is highly contested.

Question 10

Order refers to the right of people to come and go as they please.

Accepted Answer

Order refers to the maintenance of peace, security, and stability within a society, and the restriction of actions that disrupt this stability. It does not necessarily refer to the right of people to come and go as they please, which falls under the concept of freedom of movement.

Question 11

The empirical findings regarding a link between minor quality of life offenses and more serious crimes are positive.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The empirical findings regarding a link between...

Question 12

​The Model Penal Code has limited modern disorderly conduct to three actions triggered by what?
A) ​subjective fault
B) ​objective fault
C) ​constructive fault
D) ​actual fault

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​The Model Penal Code has limited modern...

Question 13

​"Quality of life" crimes refer to laws that are meant to control bad behavior in what location?
A) ​schools
B) ​public places
C) ​homes
D) ​government buildings

Accepted Answer

"Quality of life" crimes are laws that are meant to control bad behavior in public places. Examples of such crimes include loitering, panhandling, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct. These laws are often aimed at maintaining a safe and pleasant environment in public spaces for everyone.

Question 14

​The broken windows theory was originated by
A) ​Wilson and Kelling.
B) ​Skogan.
C) ​Rogers and Hammerstein.
D) ​Johnson and Keslo.

Accepted Answer

The broken windows theory was originated by Wilson and Kelling in 1982.

Question 15

Discretionary decision making in the enforcement of minor crimes poses several ethical issues.

Accepted Answer

Discretionary decision making in the enforcement of minor crimes can lead to unequal treatment of individuals, biases, and abuse of power. It raises ethical concerns regarding fairness, justice, and the proper use of discretion in law enforcement.

Question 16

​In an extensive survey of a representative sample of high- and low-crime neighborhoods in major cities,what topped the list of worries among all classes,races,and ethnic groups,among both men and women?
A) ​public drinking
B) ​loitering
C) ​prostitution
D) ​murder

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​In an extensive survey of a representative...

Question 17

​In what case did the U.S.Supreme Court tighten the constitutional restrictions on loitering statutes?
A) ​Kolender v.Lawson
B) ​Mayor of New York v.Miln
C) ​Papischristou v.City of Jacksonville
D) ​Parker v.Municipal Judge

Accepted Answer

In Kolender v. Lawson, the U.S. Supreme Court tightened the constitutional restrictions on loitering statutes by ruling that vagueness in the language of the statute could lead to arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement, violating the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This case set a higher standard for the clarity of language in loitering and related statutes.

Question 18

The term "victimless crime" applies only to juveniles.

Accepted Answer

The term "victimless crime" refers to offenses that are considered illegal, but do not have a direct and identifiable victim. It can apply to individuals of any age, not just juveniles.

Question 19

All state and city governments have passed criminal laws to regulate gang behavior.

Accepted Answer

While many state and city governments have passed laws aimed at regulating gang behavior, not all have, and the specifics of such laws can vary widely from one jurisdiction to another. Additionally, criminal laws are generally more uniform at the federal level or state level, with cities typically enforcing those laws rather than passing their own.

Question 20

Local government program's targeting "johns" may include car forfeiture.

Accepted Answer

Some local government programs have implemented car forfeiture as a penalty for individuals caught soliciting prostitutes, also known as "johns". This is meant to be a deterrent and to disrupt the demand for prostitution in a given area.

Quiz 12: Crimes Against Public Order and Morals

Vagrancy is a relatively new crime.

States can control the time,content,and manner of panhandling,but not the place.

​The Model Penal Code disorderly conduct statute requires the mens rea of

According to the catharsis theory,"When people play violent games,they are able to release their aggression in the virtual world instead of the real world."

​Broken windows theory is concerned with which of the following?

​Broken windows theory connects serious crime with which of the following?

​Laws targeting poor people's behavior,and the attitudes behind them,began to change during

​Today,disorderly conduct crimes are most often referred to as

Civil gang injunctions (CGIs)have been an unqualified success in controlling gang behavior.

Order refers to the right of people to come and go as they please.

The empirical findings regarding a link between minor quality of life offenses and more serious crimes are positive.

​The Model Penal Code has limited modern disorderly conduct to three actions triggered by what?

​"Quality of life" crimes refer to laws that are meant to control bad behavior in what location?

​The broken windows theory was originated by

Discretionary decision making in the enforcement of minor crimes poses several ethical issues.

​In an extensive survey of a representative sample of high- and low-crime neighborhoods in major cities,what topped the list of worries among all classes,races,and ethnic groups,among both men and women?

​In what case did the U.S.Supreme Court tighten the constitutional restrictions on loitering statutes?

The term "victimless crime" applies only to juveniles.

All state and city governments have passed criminal laws to regulate gang behavior.

Local government program's targeting "johns" may include car forfeiture.

The Model Penal Code disorderly conduct statute requires the mens rea of

Broken windows theory is concerned with which of the following?

Broken windows theory connects serious crime with which of the following?

Laws targeting poor people's behavior,and the attitudes behind them,began to change during

Today,disorderly conduct crimes are most often referred to as

The Model Penal Code has limited modern disorderly conduct to three actions triggered by what?

"Quality of life" crimes refer to laws that are meant to control bad behavior in what location?

The broken windows theory was originated by

In an extensive survey of a representative sample of high- and low-crime neighborhoods in major cities,what topped the list of worries among all classes,races,and ethnic groups,among both men and women?

In what case did the U.S.Supreme Court tighten the constitutional restrictions on loitering statutes?