Criminology : Typologies of Crime
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Example Question #1 : Political Crime And Terrorism
Which of the following is best defined as an act that is committed for ideological purposes that constitutes a threat against the state?
Victimless crime
Property crime
Political crime
Organized crime
Cyber crime
Political crime
A criminal act that is committed for ideological purposes that constitutes a threat against the state is referred to as "political crime." These criminal acts may utilize victimless, property, cyber, organized, and other crimes; however, if they are committed with an ideological purpose against the state, then they are considered to be a political crime. Political crimes may also be defined as a criminal act by the state.
Example Question #1 : Public Order Crime
Which of the following is considered to be a public order crime?
Assault
Burglary
Shoplifting
Embezzlement
Aggressive panhandling
Aggressive panhandling
Public order crimes are defined as crimes that threaten the general well-being and challenge the accepted mores, folkways, and laws of society. The only choice that represents a public order crime is "aggressive panhandling." On the other hand, "embezzlement," "shoplifting," and "burglary" are considered to be property crimes, while "assault" is a violent crime.
Example Question #1 : Cybercrime
Which of the following is considered to be a cyber crime?
All of these
Pirating of digital media
Internet identity theft
Online credit card fraud
Dissemination of illegal pornography via the internet
All of these
Cyber crime is defined as any act or crime committed against people, property, public order, or morality that utilizes two or more computers. All of the choices indicate potential cyber crimes. Each act is a criminal activity and all use the internet which links two or more computers together.
Example Question #1 : Victimless Crime
Which of the following is considered to be a victimless crime?
Drug sales
Burglary
Panhandling
Embezzlement
Public drunkenness
Drug sales
Victimless crimes include crimes or offenses that involve a private exchange of illegal goods or services. Participants may not feel as though they are being harmed; however, victimless crimes are prosecuted on the ground that society—as a whole—is being injured. The only choice that represents a victimless crime is "drug sales." "Burglary" and "embezzlement" are property crimes, while "panhandling" and "public drunkenness" are public order crimes.
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