Question 1

The only goal of punishment is deterrence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The ______ states that "[e]xcessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted."

Accepted Answer

A)  First Amendment 
B)  Fourth Amendment 
C)  Eighth Amendment 
D)  Ninth Amendment 
A)  First Amendment 
B)  Fourth Amendment 
C)  Eighth Amendment 
D)  Ninth Amendment

Question 3

Logan was a victim of an aggravated robbery. Since the incident he has been unable to leave his house because he is afraid of the people he passes on the street. He has missed work and has gone to countless psychological therapy sessions. Additionally, he had numerous valuables taken from him by the perpetrator. He is not sure how he will pay his bills during this rough period where he is suffering such severe psychological trauma. As the victim of a crime, may he receive any assistance?

Accepted Answer

A)  No, because no real harm was done. 
B)  Yes, as long as he can prove pain and suffering beyond a reasonable doubt. 
C)  No, unless there were at least 2 eye witnesses to the crime and his psychologist performs a rigorous evaluation. 
D)  Yes, states have funds designed to provide compensation for lost wages and physical and emotional harm. 
A)  No, because no real harm was done. 
B)  Yes, as long as he can prove pain and suffering beyond a reasonable doubt. 
C)  No, unless there were at least 2 eye witnesses to the crime and his psychologist performs a rigorous evaluation. 
D)  Yes, states have funds designed to provide compensation for lost wages and physical and emotional harm.

Question 4

______ punishes an offender as an example to discourage others from violating the law.

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative reinforcement 
B)  Positive reinforcement 
C)  Specific deterrence 
D)  General deterrence 
A)  Negative reinforcement 
B)  Positive reinforcement 
C)  Specific deterrence 
D)  General deterrence

Question 5

During colonial times, and the early American republic, what was the purpose of punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  to assert authority of law enforcement 
B)  to inflict pain 
C)  to set an example for society 
D)  to teach offenders a lesson 
A)  to assert authority of law enforcement 
B)  to inflict pain 
C)  to set an example for society 
D)  to teach offenders a lesson

Question 6

______ occur when the state legislature provides judges with the ability within defined limits to set a minimum and maximum sentence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Determinate sentences 
B)  Indeterminate sentences 
C)  Mandatory minimum sentences 
D)  Presumptive sentencing guidelines 
A)  Determinate sentences 
B)  Indeterminate sentences 
C)  Mandatory minimum sentences 
D)  Presumptive sentencing guidelines

Question 7

What is the central characteristic of a criminal law?

Accepted Answer

A)  A violation of the rule results in punishment before a court. 
B)  Imprisonment is imposed. 
C)  There is a tangible victim. 
D)  Society wishes to use criminal law to rid communities of undesirables. 
A)  A violation of the rule results in punishment before a court. 
B)  Imprisonment is imposed. 
C)  There is a tangible victim. 
D)  Society wishes to use criminal law to rid communities of undesirables.

Question 8

Individuals sentenced to a year or less generally are sentenced to state prisons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List and discuss five of the evaluation of sentencing schemes. Which evaluation do you believe is the most important? Why?

Accepted Answer

A strong answer will discuss the followi

Question 10

The death penalty is considered cruel and unusual punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How has the American crime control policy become harsher? Do you believe harsher sentencing laws are fair? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Students may cite harsher sentencing pol

Question 12

All of the following are considered when judging whether a method of criminal punishment of prison discipline is cruel and unusual EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  defendant's statement 
B)  prevailing social views 
C)  penological purpose 
D)  human dignity 
A)  defendant's statement 
B)  prevailing social views 
C)  penological purpose 
D)  human dignity

Question 13

The Victims' Rights Act of 2004 provides for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the right to be informed of all relevant information involving the prosecution, imprisonment, and release of an offender 
B)  the right to determine the appropriate sentence for an offender who perpetrated a violent crime 
C)  the right to oppose early release of an offender 
D)  the right to provide a victim impact statement during sentencing 
A)  the right to be informed of all relevant information involving the prosecution, imprisonment, and release of an offender 
B)  the right to determine the appropriate sentence for an offender who perpetrated a violent crime 
C)  the right to oppose early release of an offender 
D)  the right to provide a victim impact statement during sentencing

Question 14

______ occur when the state legislature provides judges with little discretion in sentencing and specifies that the offender is to receive a specific sentence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Determinate sentences 
B)  Presumptive sentencing guidelines 
C)  Indeterminate sentences 
D)  Mandatory minimum sentences 
A)  Determinate sentences 
B)  Presumptive sentencing guidelines 
C)  Indeterminate sentences 
D)  Mandatory minimum sentences

Question 15

______ are sentences served at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Concurrent sentences 
B)  Consecutive sentences 
C)  Clemency 
D)  Pardon 
A)  Concurrent sentences 
B)  Consecutive sentences 
C)  Clemency 
D)  Pardon

Question 16

California's Three Strikes and You're Out law provides a mandatory sentence for individuals who commit a third felony after being previously convicted for two serious misdemeanors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Identify the types of punishments available to judges?

Accepted Answer

A strong answer will identify

Question 18

The sentence typically reflects the purpose of the punishment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, the two are intertwined. 
B)  No, the two are unrelated. 
C)  Yes, but only if the purpose is retribution. 
D)  Not unless the purpose is rehabilitation. 
A)  Yes, the two are intertwined. 
B)  No, the two are unrelated. 
C)  Yes, but only if the purpose is retribution. 
D)  Not unless the purpose is rehabilitation.

Question 19

The controversy in McClesky v. Kemp was focused on ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a statistical pattern of racial discrimination in the imposition of the death penalty 
B)  a statistical pattern of age discrimination in the imposition of the death penalty 
C)  age discrimination by a Georgia corporation 
D)  gender discrimination 
A)  a statistical pattern of racial discrimination in the imposition of the death penalty 
B)  a statistical pattern of age discrimination in the imposition of the death penalty 
C)  age discrimination by a Georgia corporation 
D)  gender discrimination

Question 20

In order to prove a violation of equal protection a defendant must demonstrate what?

Accepted Answer

A)  malicious intent and burden of proof 
B)  discriminatory intent and discriminatory impact 
C)  Discriminatory impact and malicious intent 
D)  burden of proof and discriminatory impact 
A)  malicious intent and burden of proof 
B)  discriminatory intent and discriminatory impact 
C)  Discriminatory impact and malicious intent 
D)  burden of proof and discriminatory impact

The only goal of punishment is deterrence.

The ______ states that "[e]xcessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted."

______ punishes an offender as an example to discourage others from violating the law.

During colonial times, and the early American republic, what was the purpose of punishment?

______ occur when the state legislature provides judges with the ability within defined limits to set a minimum and maximum sentence.

What is the central characteristic of a criminal law?

Individuals sentenced to a year or less generally are sentenced to state prisons.

List and discuss five of the evaluation of sentencing schemes. Which evaluation do you believe is the most important? Why?

The death penalty is considered cruel and unusual punishment.

How has the American crime control policy become harsher? Do you believe harsher sentencing laws are fair? Why or why not?

All of the following are considered when judging whether a method of criminal punishment of prison discipline is cruel and unusual EXCEPT ______.

The Victims' Rights Act of 2004 provides for which of the following?

______ occur when the state legislature provides judges with little discretion in sentencing and specifies that the offender is to receive a specific sentence.

______ are sentences served at the same time.

California's Three Strikes and You're Out law provides a mandatory sentence for individuals who commit a third felony after being previously convicted for two serious misdemeanors.

Identify the types of punishments available to judges?

The sentence typically reflects the purpose of the punishment.

The controversy in McClesky v. Kemp was focused on ______.

In order to prove a violation of equal protection a defendant must demonstrate what?

The Nature, Purpose, and Function of Criminal Law

Constitutional Limitations

Actus Reus

Mens Rea, Concurrence, Causation

Parties to Crime and Vicarious Liability

Attempt, Conspiracy, and Solicitation

Justifications

Excuses

Homicide

Criminal Sexual Conduct, Assault and Battery, Kidnapping, and False Imprisonment

Burglary, Trespass, Arson, and Mischief

Crimes Against Property

White-Collar Crime

Crimes Against Public Order and Morality

Crimes Against the State

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Exam 3: Punishment and Sentencing

The only goal of punishment is deterrence.

The ______ states that "[e]xcessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted."

______ punishes an offender as an example to discourage others from violating the law.

During colonial times, and the early American republic, what was the purpose of punishment?

______ occur when the state legislature provides judges with the ability within defined limits to set a minimum and maximum sentence.

What is the central characteristic of a criminal law?

Individuals sentenced to a year or less generally are sentenced to state prisons.

List and discuss five of the evaluation of sentencing schemes. Which evaluation do you believe is the most important? Why?

The death penalty is considered cruel and unusual punishment.

How has the American crime control policy become harsher? Do you believe harsher sentencing laws are fair? Why or why not?

All of the following are considered when judging whether a method of criminal punishment of prison discipline is cruel and unusual EXCEPT ______.

The Victims' Rights Act of 2004 provides for which of the following?

______ occur when the state legislature provides judges with little discretion in sentencing and specifies that the offender is to receive a specific sentence.

______ are sentences served at the same time.

California's Three Strikes and You're Out law provides a mandatory sentence for individuals who commit a third felony after being previously convicted for two serious misdemeanors.

Identify the types of punishments available to judges?

The sentence typically reflects the purpose of the punishment.

The controversy in McClesky v. Kemp was focused on ______.

In order to prove a violation of equal protection a defendant must demonstrate what?

The Nature, Purpose, and Function of Criminal Law

Constitutional Limitations

Actus Reus

Mens Rea, Concurrence, Causation

Parties to Crime and Vicarious Liability

Attempt, Conspiracy, and Solicitation

Justifications

Excuses

Homicide

Criminal Sexual Conduct, Assault and Battery, Kidnapping, and False Imprisonment

Burglary, Trespass, Arson, and Mischief

Crimes Against Property

White-Collar Crime

Crimes Against Public Order and Morality

Crimes Against the State

Filters