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AQA GCSE · Question 02 · Crime and Deviance
What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe the system of law enforcement in the United Kingdom?
What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe the system of law enforcement in the United Kingdom?
Answer options:
A.
Anti-social behaviour system
B.
Community justice system
C.
Criminal justice system
D.
Deviant behaviour system
How to approach this question
Consider the options and which one is the most comprehensive and formal term for the institutions involved in dealing with crime. The 'Criminal justice system' includes the police, courts, probation, and prison services.
Full Answer
C.Criminal justice system✓ Correct
The correct answer is C, Criminal justice system. This term encompasses all the agencies and processes involved in law enforcement, from the police to the courts and prisons.
The criminal justice system is the network of governmental and private agencies responsible for apprehending, prosecuting, defending, sentencing, and punishing those who are suspected or convicted of criminal offenses. Key components include the police, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), courts, and the prison and probation services.
Common mistakes
Choosing a term that is too specific, like 'community justice system', or too broad, like 'deviant behaviour system'.
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