Question 1

Discuss three strikes laws. Do you believe that they have helped reduce crime or have they contributed to mass incarceration?

Accepted Answer

Three strikes laws are statutes that man

Question 2

The inhibition of criminal behavior, or discouraging a crime because the potential perpetrator fears the consequences of his or her behavior is referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  rehabilitation 
B)  deterrence 
C)  incapacitation 
D)  recidivism 
A)  rehabilitation 
B)  deterrence 
C)  incapacitation 
D)  recidivism

Question 3

All of the following are known to decrease recidivism except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  drug or alcohol rehabilitation 
B)  providing ongoing support in the community 
C)  job training and education 
D)  ongoing gang affiliation 
A)  drug or alcohol rehabilitation 
B)  providing ongoing support in the community 
C)  job training and education 
D)  ongoing gang affiliation

Question 4

According to crime data, crime is in decline. What do you think has contributed to this decline?

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that may have

Question 5

Larceny is an example of which of the following types of crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  property 
B)  inchoate 
C)  personal 
D)  statutory 
A)  property 
B)  inchoate 
C)  personal 
D)  statutory

Question 6

Define deterrence.

Accepted Answer

A strong answer will define th

Question 7

Identify the four different types of pleas that can be entered by the accused.

Accepted Answer

guilty, not guilty,

Question 8

Capital punishment is an example of a severe punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Discuss three strikes laws. Do you believe that they have helped reduce crime or have they contributed to mass incarceration?

The inhibition of criminal behavior, or discouraging a crime because the potential perpetrator fears the consequences of his or her behavior is referred to as ______.

All of the following are known to decrease recidivism except ______.

According to crime data, crime is in decline. What do you think has contributed to this decline?

Larceny is an example of which of the following types of crime?

Define deterrence.

Identify the four different types of pleas that can be entered by the accused.

Capital punishment is an example of a severe punishment.

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Exam 6: Crime and Public Policy

Discuss three strikes laws. Do you believe that they have helped reduce crime or have they contributed to mass incarceration?

The inhibition of criminal behavior, or discouraging a crime because the potential perpetrator fears the consequences of his or her behavior is referred to as ______.

All of the following are known to decrease recidivism except ______.

According to crime data, crime is in decline. What do you think has contributed to this decline?

Larceny is an example of which of the following types of crime?

Define deterrence.

Identify the four different types of pleas that can be entered by the accused.

Capital punishment is an example of a severe punishment.

The Foundation

The Policy Process and Policy Theories

Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations

Rulemaking and Regulations

Economic Policy and Public Budgeting

Education Policy

Civil Rights and Immigration Policy

Social Welfare and Health Care Policy

Environmental and Energy Policy

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