Unit VII Assessment law homework

Question 1

1. What validity problems did the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health data have as regards its finding on heavy drug users?

Answer

		Estimates of heavy use are considered conservative
		Sample population was taken from a limited geographical region
		Changes over time carry too much statistical significance
		Data collection methods were somewhat questionable

4 points

Question 2

1. Which category of controlled substances contains drugs that can be injected, smoked, or eaten?

Answer

		Cannabis
		Narcotics
		Anabolic steroids
		Depressants

4 points

Question 3

1. Which of the following pieces of legislation caused the end of the era of patent medicines?

Answer

		The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
		The Narcotic Control Act of 1956
		The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970
		The Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

4 points

Question 4

1. All of the following are Department of Justice points summarizing evidence showing a relationship between crime and drugs EXCEPT:

Answer

		Nonusers with criminal records are four times more likely to become users than those without criminal records.
		Drug users report greater involvement in crime and are more likely than nonusers to have criminal records.
		People with criminal records are much more likely than others to report being drug users.
		Crimes rise in numbers as drug use increases.

4 points

Question 5

1. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, which illicit drug was most commonly used by Americans in 2009?

Answer

		Methamphetamines
		Cocaine
		Crack
		Marijuana

Question 6

1. Match each criminology term with its definition, example, or representative scenario.

Answer

	Interdiction Read Answer Items for Question 6
	Drug-related crime Read Answer Items for Question 6
	Legalization Read Answer Items for Question 6
	Drug trafficking Read Answer Items for Question 6
	Pharmaceutical diversion Read Answer Items for Question 6
	Decriminalization Read Answer Items for Question 6
	Dangerous drugs Read Answer Items for Question 6
	Drug-defined crime Read Answer Items for Question 6
	Designer drug Read Answer Items for Question 6
	Psychoactive substance Read Answer Items for Question 6

Answer

A.	International drug-control policy intended to stop illegal drug entry into the country.
B.	Elimination of laws and criminal penalties associated with certain behaviors, often those related to controlled substances.
C.	Mind- or mood-altering substance that became popular during the hippie movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s
D.	LSD, amphetamines, methamphetamines, PCP, and designer drugs
E.	Jim holds up a convenience store to get money to buy illegal drugs.
F.	Even though he knows that she has no medical need for it, Dr. Henderson prescribes Valium for Mrs. Thompson.
G.	Changing previously criminal behavior to regulated activity that is “ticketable” instead of “arrestable.”
H.	Marie works in a clandestine drug laboratory, “cutting” and bagging heroin.
I.	New substance created by slightly altering the chemical makeup of another illegal or tightly controlled drug
J.	Paul visits the neighborhood drug dealer and buys marijuana.

Question 7

1. Briefly list and describe the major categories of controlled substances, as defined by federal law. What are their effects? Provide examples of substances in each category.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations

Question 8

1. What is the feminist view of prostitution? What are the arguments for and against legalization of prostitution? Would legalizing prostitution strengthen or weaken the sex industry? Would decriminalization achieve similar, better, or worse results than legalization? Support your answers.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations

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