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Social Stratification and Criminal Justice

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the topic of Social Stratification and Criminal Justice. It covers various aspects of the relationship between social stratification and the criminal justice system.
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Which theory suggests that the criminal justice system is biased against certain social classes?

  1. Conflict Theory

  2. Functionalist Theory

  3. Symbolic Interactionist Theory

  4. Rational Choice Theory

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conflict Theory posits that the criminal justice system is a tool used by the dominant class to maintain its power and control over the lower classes.

What is the term used to describe the disproportionate representation of certain social groups in the criminal justice system?

  1. Mass Incarceration

  2. Overcriminalization

  3. Racial Profiling

  4. Selective Enforcement

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mass Incarceration refers to the high rates of imprisonment in a society, particularly among certain social groups.

Which social class is most likely to experience police brutality and excessive force?

  1. Upper Class

  2. Middle Class

  3. Working Class

  4. Lower Class

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The lower class is more likely to experience police brutality and excessive force due to their lack of resources and power.

How does social stratification affect the sentencing outcomes of individuals?

  1. It has no impact on sentencing outcomes.

  2. Individuals from higher social classes receive harsher sentences.

  3. Individuals from lower social classes receive harsher sentences.

  4. Sentencing outcomes are determined solely by the severity of the crime.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Individuals from lower social classes often receive harsher sentences due to their lack of access to quality legal representation and other resources.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals from lower social classes are more likely to be arrested, convicted, and imprisoned?

  1. The School-to-Prison Pipeline

  2. The Criminalization of Poverty

  3. The Revolving Door

  4. The War on Drugs

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The School-to-Prison Pipeline refers to the process by which students from lower social classes are pushed out of schools and into the criminal justice system.

Which social class is most likely to be victims of crime?

  1. Upper Class

  2. Middle Class

  3. Working Class

  4. Lower Class

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The lower class is more likely to be victims of crime due to their living conditions, lack of resources, and limited access to safe neighborhoods.

How does social stratification affect the likelihood of an individual being stopped by the police?

  1. It has no impact on the likelihood of being stopped.

  2. Individuals from higher social classes are more likely to be stopped.

  3. Individuals from lower social classes are more likely to be stopped.

  4. The likelihood of being stopped is determined solely by the individual's behavior.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Individuals from lower social classes are more likely to be stopped by the police due to racial profiling and other forms of discrimination.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals from higher social classes are able to avoid the consequences of their crimes?

  1. White Privilege

  2. Class Privilege

  3. Legal Privilege

  4. Elite Privilege

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Class Privilege refers to the advantages and immunities enjoyed by individuals from higher social classes, which allow them to avoid the consequences of their crimes.

How does social stratification affect the likelihood of an individual being convicted of a crime?

  1. It has no impact on the likelihood of being convicted.

  2. Individuals from higher social classes are more likely to be convicted.

  3. Individuals from lower social classes are more likely to be convicted.

  4. The likelihood of being convicted is determined solely by the evidence against the individual.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Individuals from lower social classes are more likely to be convicted of a crime due to their lack of access to quality legal representation and other resources.

Which social class is most likely to be overrepresented in the prison population?

  1. Upper Class

  2. Middle Class

  3. Working Class

  4. Lower Class

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The lower class is more likely to be overrepresented in the prison population due to their lack of resources and opportunities.

How does social stratification affect the likelihood of an individual being granted parole?

  1. It has no impact on the likelihood of being granted parole.

  2. Individuals from higher social classes are more likely to be granted parole.

  3. Individuals from lower social classes are more likely to be granted parole.

  4. The likelihood of being granted parole is determined solely by the individual's behavior in prison.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Individuals from higher social classes are more likely to be granted parole due to their access to better legal representation and other resources.

Which social class is most likely to experience discrimination and prejudice from the criminal justice system?

  1. Upper Class

  2. Middle Class

  3. Working Class

  4. Lower Class

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The lower class is more likely to experience discrimination and prejudice from the criminal justice system due to their lack of resources and power.

How does social stratification affect the likelihood of an individual being sentenced to death?

  1. It has no impact on the likelihood of being sentenced to death.

  2. Individuals from higher social classes are more likely to be sentenced to death.

  3. Individuals from lower social classes are more likely to be sentenced to death.

  4. The likelihood of being sentenced to death is determined solely by the severity of the crime.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Individuals from lower social classes are more likely to be sentenced to death due to their lack of access to quality legal representation and other resources.

Which social class is most likely to be subjected to stop-and-frisk policies?

  1. Upper Class

  2. Middle Class

  3. Working Class

  4. Lower Class

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The lower class is more likely to be subjected to stop-and-frisk policies due to racial profiling and other forms of discrimination.

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