Question 1

The most serious felony is ________,for which the penalty can be death or life imprisonment without parole.

Accepted Answer

A)  aggravated assault 
B)  capital murder 
C)  aggravated kidnapping 
D)  aggravated sexual assault 
A)  aggravated assault 
B)  capital murder 
C)  aggravated kidnapping 
D)  aggravated sexual assault

Question 2

All of the following reasons listed make adjustment to life outside prison an extremely difficult experience EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of employment. 
B)  length of time in prison. 
C)  family members either moved on or died. 
D)  a lack of economic incentive to hire parolees. 
A)  lack of employment. 
B)  length of time in prison. 
C)  family members either moved on or died. 
D)  a lack of economic incentive to hire parolees.

Question 3

What percentage of Texas prison inmates have been convicted of drug offenses?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 percent 
B)  15 percent 
C)  14 percent 
D)  28 percent 
A)  6 percent 
B)  15 percent 
C)  14 percent 
D)  28 percent

Question 4

Which of the following best describes capital punishment in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of prisoners executed in Texas has been slowly decreasing since the 1970s. 
B)  Texas has both the highest rate of executions and the highest rate of successful death sentence appeals in the nation. 
C)  Texas executes more individuals than any other state and has a statistically low rate of successfully appealed capital cases. 
D)  The number of executions in Texas is double the number of executions in every other state combined. 
A)  The number of prisoners executed in Texas has been slowly decreasing since the 1970s. 
B)  Texas has both the highest rate of executions and the highest rate of successful death sentence appeals in the nation. 
C)  Texas executes more individuals than any other state and has a statistically low rate of successfully appealed capital cases. 
D)  The number of executions in Texas is double the number of executions in every other state combined.

Question 5

A person convicted of a third felony can be sentenced to life imprisonment based on

Accepted Answer

A)  repeat felony offending. 
B)  the three strikes provision. 
C)  the writ of mandamus. 
D)  unpaid bail. 
A)  repeat felony offending. 
B)  the three strikes provision. 
C)  the writ of mandamus. 
D)  unpaid bail.

Question 6

Grand juries do not find people guilty of a crime but instead will

Accepted Answer

A)  vote a "true bill." 
B)  usually rule "no bill." 
C)  vote with the prosecutor. 
D)  vote for a bill. 
A)  vote a "true bill." 
B)  usually rule "no bill." 
C)  vote with the prosecutor. 
D)  vote for a bill.

Question 7

A second-degree felony can be punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The governor of Texas is unable to grant clemency to death-row inmates without the recommendation of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a reason that an individual can be given the death penalty in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  murder for hire 
B)  murder during the commission of an aggravated rape 
C)  murder of a child under the age of 12 
D)  murder of a public safety officer, fireman, or correctional employee 
A)  murder for hire 
B)  murder during the commission of an aggravated rape 
C)  murder of a child under the age of 12 
D)  murder of a public safety officer, fireman, or correctional employee

Question 10

Plea bargains are NOT often used in Texas criminal trials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most important actors in the Texas criminal justice system is the Federal Government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is one of the biggest issues in regard to perpetuating criminal activities in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  The requirements placed on offenders are not difficult enough and can result in a lack of respect for the system. 
B)  The requirements placed on offenders allow for excessive interaction with fellow criminals, continuing the cycle of negative contacts. 
C)  The requirements placed on offenders are so difficult to comply with that offenders will likely disregard the requirements and hope to not get caught. 
D)  The structure of the criminal system allows for too many appeals and therefore encourages offenders to violate requirements. 
A)  The requirements placed on offenders are not difficult enough and can result in a lack of respect for the system. 
B)  The requirements placed on offenders allow for excessive interaction with fellow criminals, continuing the cycle of negative contacts. 
C)  The requirements placed on offenders are so difficult to comply with that offenders will likely disregard the requirements and hope to not get caught. 
D)  The structure of the criminal system allows for too many appeals and therefore encourages offenders to violate requirements.

The most serious felony is ________,for which the penalty can be death or life imprisonment without parole.

All of the following reasons listed make adjustment to life outside prison an extremely difficult experience EXCEPT

What percentage of Texas prison inmates have been convicted of drug offenses?

Which of the following best describes capital punishment in Texas?

A person convicted of a third felony can be sentenced to life imprisonment based on

Grand juries do not find people guilty of a crime but instead will

A second-degree felony can be punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.

The governor of Texas is unable to grant clemency to death-row inmates without the recommendation of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that an individual can be given the death penalty in Texas?

Plea bargains are NOT often used in Texas criminal trials.

The most important actors in the Texas criminal justice system is the Federal Government.

What is one of the biggest issues in regard to perpetuating criminal activities in Texas?

The Political Culture,People,and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Judiciary

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Exam 13: Crime and Corrections Policy

The most serious felony is ________,for which the penalty can be death or life imprisonment without parole.

All of the following reasons listed make adjustment to life outside prison an extremely difficult experience EXCEPT

What percentage of Texas prison inmates have been convicted of drug offenses?

Which of the following best describes capital punishment in Texas?

A person convicted of a third felony can be sentenced to life imprisonment based on

Grand juries do not find people guilty of a crime but instead will

A second-degree felony can be punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.

The governor of Texas is unable to grant clemency to death-row inmates without the recommendation of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that an individual can be given the death penalty in Texas?

Plea bargains are NOT often used in Texas criminal trials.

The most important actors in the Texas criminal justice system is the Federal Government.

What is one of the biggest issues in regard to perpetuating criminal activities in Texas?

The Political Culture,People,and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Judiciary

Local Government

Public Finance

Public Policy

Filters