Who Is the Primary Point of Contact Between Society and the Criminal

question 113

Multiple Choice

Who is the primary point of contact between society and the criminal justice system?

• A) the courts
• B) parole officers
• C) lawyers
• D) the police

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Definitions:

Negligence

A failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances, resulting in harm to another party.

Malfeasance

Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.

U.S. Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, with ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases that involve a point of federal law.

Congress

The legislative body of a country, often bicameral, responsible for making laws, deciding on the national budget, and overseeing the government.