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1. Crime and Punishment in Britain, c1000–present
1.2 Nature of Law Enforcement and Punishment
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Punishment for breaking the law can include fines, imprisonment, or community
service
The primary goal of punishment is to deter future
crime
What was the primary method of law enforcement between c1000-1500?
Local communities and manor courts
When was the first modern police force established in London?
1829
Law enforcement in the 20th century became more
centralized
and professionalized.
True
The first modern police force was established in London in
1829
Order the periods in the historical overview of law enforcement in Britain from c1000-present.
1️⃣ c1000-1500: Local communities and manor courts responsible for law enforcement.
2️⃣ 1500-1800: Constable system emerges with standardized punishments.
3️⃣ 1800-1900: First modern police force established in London, focusing on rehabilitation.
4️⃣ 1900-present: Law enforcement becomes centralized and professionalized, emphasizing restorative justice.
The constable system, where local officials maintained order, emerged during the period
1500-1800
Corporal and capital punishments were replaced by
rehabilitation
and restorative justice over time.
True
The constable system, where local officials maintained order, emerged during the period
1500-1800
Match the time period with its corresponding penal system.
c1000-1500 ↔️ Corporal and capital punishments carried out by local communities.
1500-1800 ↔️ Standardized punishments with increased imprisonment.
1800-1900 ↔️ Shift towards rehabilitation with prisons and probation.
1900-present ↔️ Emphasis on restorative justice and community-based programs.
Restorative justice is a primary focus of penal systems today.
True
What does the Judiciary refer to?
Judges and courts
Punishment can take various forms, such as fines, imprisonment, or community
service
Punishment aims to maintain public order and safety.
False
Punishment aims to deter
future
crime and rehabilitate offenders.
True
Between 1500-1800, the constable system emerged with local officials responsible for maintaining
order
Match the time period with its law enforcement structure:
c1000-1500 ↔️ Local communities and manor courts
1500-1800 ↔️ The constable system
1800-1900 ↔️ Modern police forces
1900-present ↔️ Centralized and professionalized law enforcement
Law enforcement focuses on responding to past crimes, while punishment aims to prevent future ones.
False
Law enforcement involves maintaining
public order
and responding to crime.
True
Between c1000-1500, punishments were often corporal or
capital
Order the key changes in law enforcement structures from c1000-present:
1️⃣ Local communities and manor courts (c1000-1500)
2️⃣ Constable system (1500-1800)
3️⃣ First modern police force (1800-1900)
4️⃣ Centralized and professional law enforcement (1900-present)
Punishment approaches have shifted from corporal methods to
rehabilitation
and restorative justice.
True
During the period c1000-1500, law enforcement was primarily the responsibility of local
communities
When was the first modern police force established in London?
1829
Order the periods in the key changes in law enforcement structures from earliest to latest.
1️⃣ c1000-1500: Local communities and manor courts responsible.
2️⃣ 1500-1800: Constable system emerged with local officials maintaining order.
3️⃣ 1800-1900: First modern police force established in London.
4️⃣ 1900-present: Law enforcement became centralized and professionalized.
In which year was the first modern police force established in London?
1829
What type of punishment became more common during the period 1500-1800?
Imprisonment
What were the main types of punishments used during the period c1000-1500?
Corporal and capital
Hearing cases to determine guilt or innocence is a key function of the
court
What does Law Enforcement refer to?
Maintaining public order and safety
What are the key components of Law Enforcement?
Police, courts, and prisons
Order the historical periods of law enforcement in Britain from oldest to newest:
1️⃣ c1000-1500
2️⃣ 1500-1800
3️⃣ 1800-1900
4️⃣ 1900-present
When was the first modern police force established in London?
1829
What replaced corporal and capital punishments as law enforcement evolved?
Rehabilitation and restorative justice
The constable system used standardized
punishments
like fines and imprisonment.
True
The rise of prisons and probation programs occurred during the
1800-1900
period.
True
What were common punishments in Britain between c1000-1500?
Corporal and capital punishments
The 1800-1900 period saw a shift towards rehabilitation in
penal systems
.
True
Match the penal system with the corresponding time period:
Corporal and capital punishments ↔️ c1000-1500
Standardized punishments and imprisonment ↔️ 1500-1800
Rehabilitation and modern police ↔️ 1800-1900
Restorative justice and community-based programs ↔️ 1900-present
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