Describe the major components of the criminal justice system: Which is NOT a major component?

• A. Law enforcement
• B. Courts
• C. Public health department
• D. Corrections

Answer: (C)

The major components of the criminal justice system are law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Law enforcement handles investigation and apprehension of offenders, courts are where cases are adjudicated and justice is administered, and corrections supervise and rehabilitate those who have been convicted. A public health department, while vital for overall community welfare and often collaborating with criminal justice agencies on prevention and response, is not a core component of the criminal justice system itself. It operates in the health domain rather than in policing, judicial proceedings, or offender supervision. Therefore, the public health department is not a major component.