Crime and Punishment in the United States
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These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to crime and punishment, as discussed in the lecture notes.
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Statutes
Written laws enacted by legislative bodies.
Incarceration Rate
The number of individuals in prison per population unit.
Deterrence Hypothesis
The theory that an increase in penalties will lead to a decrease in crime.
Expected Punishment
The combination of punishment severity and its certainty, influencing crime commission.
Recidivism
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.
Economic Theory of Crime
A framework that evaluates criminal behavior in relation to economic principles.
Cohort Size Effect
The impact on crime rates associated with the size of a demographic group.
Cohort Quality Effect
The idea that the characteristics of a demographic group can influence crime rates.
Mandatory Sentencing
Laws that establish fixed penalties for specific offenses.
Day-Fine System
Fines adjusted according to the offender's income level.
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