Jeopardy: Crime and Punishment

Misdemeanor

A less serious crime that is often punishable by a fine or short jail time.

Felony

A serious crime that typically results in a severe punishment, such as imprisonment for more than a year.

White Collar Crime

A type of crime committed for financial gain without violence, often involving deceit.

Violent Crime

Crimes that involve the use or threat of force against individuals.

Cybercrime

Crimes conducted via the internet or involving computer systems.

Judge

The official in a court who has the authority to make legal decisions and rulings.

Jury

A group of citizens responsible for determining the guilt or innocence of a defendant.

Prosecutor

The lawyer who represents the state or government in a criminal case.

Defendant

The individual accused of a crime in a court case.

Defense Attorney

The lawyer who represents the accused person in a court.

Probation

A court-imposed sanction that allows an offender to remain in the community instead of serving time in prison.

Fines

Monetary penalties paid to the court as a punishment for a crime.

Community Service

A type of punishment that requires offenders to perform unpaid work for the community.

Incarceration

Being confined in prison as a result of a conviction.

Death Penalty

The ultimate punishment that involves execution for the most serious crimes.

The Code of Hammurabi

An ancient Babylonian law code that is one of the earliest examples of the justice system.

The Enlightenment

A historical movement that led to changes in how crime and punishment were viewed, focusing on reason and individual rights.

The 8th Amendment

The amendment to the US Constitution that prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments.

Prisons Reform Movement

A movement aimed at improving conditions in prisons during the 19th century.

Punishment in Ancient Rome

A form of punishment involving gladiatorial combat and public executions as a spectacle for entertainment.

Fear

A common emotional response of the public to crime.

Stigmatization

The labeling and discrimination against individuals due to their criminal records.

Community Disruption

The effect crime often has on neighborhood cohesion and safety.

Economic Cost

The financial burden placed on society due to crime and the justice system.

Recidivism

The tendency of previously incarcerated individuals to reoffend.