Question 1

The U.S.Supreme Court declared that the death penalty was not implemented in a racially discriminatory manner in the case of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The U.S.Supreme Court declared that the death...

Question 2

Which of the following is not true about incarceration?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Incarceration is thought to have a significant effect in deterring potential offenders. 
B)  ​Incarceration is inexpensive. 
C)  ​Incarceration is the most visible and well-known penalty imposed by U.S. courts. 
D)  ​The majority of persons under correctional supervision are not incarcerated. 
A)  ​Incarceration is thought to have a significant effect in deterring potential offenders. 
B)  ​Incarceration is inexpensive. 
C)  ​Incarceration is the most visible and well-known penalty imposed by U.S. courts. 
D)  ​The majority of persons under correctional supervision are not incarcerated.

Question 3

Presentence reports are careful to avoid stereotypes of defendants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Punishment that uses imprisonment or execution to prevent a person from committing additional crimes is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ​incapacitation. 
B)  ​special deterrence. 
C)  ​rehabilitation. 
D)  ​retribution. 
A)  ​incapacitation. 
B)  ​special deterrence. 
C)  ​rehabilitation. 
D)  ​retribution.

Question 5

Which purposes of punishment is the death penalty designed to serve?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but should r

Question 6

A(n)____________________ sentence is determined by statute and cannot be altered by a judge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ sentence is determined by statute and...

Question 7

A(n)____________________ fixes the term of imprisonment at a specific period of time.

Accepted Answer

determinat

Question 8

Which of the following is true about the death penalty?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​All Western democracies use the death penalty. 
B)  ​Most Western democracies use the death penalty. 
C)  ​The United States is virtually the only Western democracy to use the death penalty. 
D)  ​None of the Western democracies, including the United States, uses the death penalty. 
A)  ​All Western democracies use the death penalty. 
B)  ​Most Western democracies use the death penalty. 
C)  ​The United States is virtually the only Western democracy to use the death penalty. 
D)  ​None of the Western democracies, including the United States, uses the death penalty.

Question 9

_______ cases are processed and offenders are sentenced in courts of general jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ cases are processed and offenders are...

Question 10

Alex was recently found guilty of first-degree murder. Based upon state law, the judge was forced to use a system/guideline to determine the sentence that he was to receive. Alex was sentenced to 25 years in prison. He will spend his time in a prison approximately 25 miles from his home. Alex is thankful for this sentence because it was a death penalty case.
-Alex was charged with murder in the first degree,which is a felony.What jurisdiction would have heard Alex's case?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Specific 
B)  ​General 
C)  ​Local 
D)  ​Federal 
A)  ​Specific 
B)  ​General 
C)  ​Local 
D)  ​Federal

Question 11

The U.S.Supreme Court decided in the case of _____________ that the death penalty is unconstitutional for offenders under the age of 18.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The U.S.Supreme Court decided in the case...

Question 12

Small counties frequently cannot afford to seek the death penalty as punishment due to the expenses involved in trials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Probation officers play a role in sentencing by​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​preparing the presentence report for the judge. 
B)  ​always asking for leniency. 
C)  ​instructing victims about what to say at sentencing hearings. 
D)  ​working with the defense attorney to prepare each defendant's rehabilitation plan. 
A)  ​preparing the presentence report for the judge. 
B)  ​always asking for leniency. 
C)  ​instructing victims about what to say at sentencing hearings. 
D)  ​working with the defense attorney to prepare each defendant's rehabilitation plan.

Question 14

How did the abolition of the death penalty in 2011 in Illinois reflect changes in the use of technology? What other issues relating to cost were involved?

Accepted Answer

Answers should reflect an understanding

Question 15

________ relationships among courtroom actors can facilitate plea bargains and shape the content of prosecutors' sentencing recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Working 
B)  ​Exchange 
C)  ​Court 
D)  ​Involved 
A)  Working 
B)  ​Exchange 
C)  ​Court 
D)  ​Involved

Question 16

The prison population contains a higher proportion of Hispanics than does the general population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In _____________,the U.S.Supreme Court ruled that execution of developmentally disabled defendants was unconstitutional.

Accepted Answer

Atkins v.V

Question 18

In recent years,dozens of people have been released from prison when their innocence was discovered through the use of​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​polygraph tests. 
B)  ​lie detector tests. 
C)  ​eye witness testimony. 
D)  ​DNA testing. 
A)  ​polygraph tests. 
B)  ​lie detector tests. 
C)  ​eye witness testimony. 
D)  ​DNA testing.

Question 19

Gender does not affect sentencing decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Two-thirds of those on death row are from the South.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The U.S.Supreme Court declared that the death penalty was not implemented in a racially discriminatory manner in the case of ____________________.

Which of the following is not true about incarceration?

Presentence reports are careful to avoid stereotypes of defendants.

Punishment that uses imprisonment or execution to prevent a person from committing additional crimes is called

Which purposes of punishment is the death penalty designed to serve?

A(n)____________________ sentence is determined by statute and cannot be altered by a judge.

A(n)____________________ fixes the term of imprisonment at a specific period of time.

Which of the following is true about the death penalty?

_______ cases are processed and offenders are sentenced in courts of general jurisdiction.

The U.S.Supreme Court decided in the case of _____________ that the death penalty is unconstitutional for offenders under the age of 18.

Small counties frequently cannot afford to seek the death penalty as punishment due to the expenses involved in trials.

Probation officers play a role in sentencing by

How did the abolition of the death penalty in 2011 in Illinois reflect changes in the use of technology? What other issues relating to cost were involved?

________ relationships among courtroom actors can facilitate plea bargains and shape the content of prosecutors' sentencing recommendations.

The prison population contains a higher proportion of Hispanics than does the general population.

In _____________,the U.S.Supreme Court ruled that execution of developmentally disabled defendants was unconstitutional.

In recent years,dozens of people have been released from prison when their innocence was discovered through the use of

Gender does not affect sentencing decisions.

Two-thirds of those on death row are from the South.

Crime and Justice in America.

Victimization and Criminal Behavior.

The Criminal Justice System.

Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law

Police

Police Officers and Law Enforcement Operations.

Policing: Contemporary Issues and Challenges.

Police and Constitutional Law.

Courts and Pretrial Processes.

Prosecution and Defense

Determination of Guilt: Plea Bargaining and Trials.

Corrections.

Community Corrections: Probation and Intermediate Sanctions.

Incarceration and Prison Society.

Reentry Into the Community

Juvenile Justice.

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Exam 12: Punishment and Sentencing.

The U.S.Supreme Court declared that the death penalty was not implemented in a racially discriminatory manner in the case of ____________________.

Which of the following is not true about incarceration?​

Presentence reports are careful to avoid stereotypes of defendants.

Punishment that uses imprisonment or execution to prevent a person from committing additional crimes is called

Which purposes of punishment is the death penalty designed to serve?

A(n)____________________ sentence is determined by statute and cannot be altered by a judge.

A(n)____________________ fixes the term of imprisonment at a specific period of time.

Which of the following is true about the death penalty?​

_______ cases are processed and offenders are sentenced in courts of general jurisdiction.

The U.S.Supreme Court decided in the case of _____________ that the death penalty is unconstitutional for offenders under the age of 18.

Small counties frequently cannot afford to seek the death penalty as punishment due to the expenses involved in trials.

Probation officers play a role in sentencing by​

How did the abolition of the death penalty in 2011 in Illinois reflect changes in the use of technology? What other issues relating to cost were involved?

________ relationships among courtroom actors can facilitate plea bargains and shape the content of prosecutors' sentencing recommendations.

The prison population contains a higher proportion of Hispanics than does the general population.

In _____________,the U.S.Supreme Court ruled that execution of developmentally disabled defendants was unconstitutional.

In recent years,dozens of people have been released from prison when their innocence was discovered through the use of​

Gender does not affect sentencing decisions.

Two-thirds of those on death row are from the South.

Crime and Justice in America.

Victimization and Criminal Behavior.

The Criminal Justice System.

Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law

Police

Police Officers and Law Enforcement Operations.

Policing: Contemporary Issues and Challenges.

Police and Constitutional Law.

Courts and Pretrial Processes.

Prosecution and Defense

Determination of Guilt: Plea Bargaining and Trials.

Corrections.

Community Corrections: Probation and Intermediate Sanctions.

Incarceration and Prison Society.

Reentry Into the Community

Juvenile Justice.

Filters

Which of the following is not true about incarceration?

Which of the following is true about the death penalty?

Probation officers play a role in sentencing by

In recent years,dozens of people have been released from prison when their innocence was discovered through the use of