Question 1

Aboriginal courts in Canada are sometimes referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gladue courts 
B)  drug courts 
C)  Bill C-41 courts 
D)  Gregory courts 
E)  restorative justice courts 
A)  Gladue courts 
B)  drug courts 
C)  Bill C-41 courts 
D)  Gregory courts 
E)  restorative justice courts

Question 2

Generally,offenders granted ________ are less likely to breach their parole conditions than those granted ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  statutory release/full parole 
B)  statutory release/day parole 
C)  statutory release/temporary absence 
D)  day parole/statutory release 
E)  none of the above 
A)  statutory release/full parole 
B)  statutory release/day parole 
C)  statutory release/temporary absence 
D)  day parole/statutory release 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

The Canadian Criminal Code outlines several principles of sentencing.Which of the following is not included in these principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sentences should be adjusted to account for relevant aggravating circumstances. 
B)  Sentences should be adjusted to account for relevant mitigating circumstances. 
C)  Judges should consider multiple goals when handing down sentences. 
D)  Where consecutive sentences are imposed, the combined sentence should not be unduly harsh. 
E)  If possible, sentences other than imprisonment should be considered. 
A)  Sentences should be adjusted to account for relevant aggravating circumstances. 
B)  Sentences should be adjusted to account for relevant mitigating circumstances. 
C)  Judges should consider multiple goals when handing down sentences. 
D)  Where consecutive sentences are imposed, the combined sentence should not be unduly harsh. 
E)  If possible, sentences other than imprisonment should be considered.

Question 4

According to your textbook,which of the following is an example of a criminogenic need?

Accepted Answer

A)  an offender's self-esteem 
B)  childhood sexual abuse 
C)  age at first offence 
D)  socioeconomic status 
E)  antisocial attitudes 
A)  an offender's self-esteem 
B)  childhood sexual abuse 
C)  age at first offence 
D)  socioeconomic status 
E)  antisocial attitudes

Question 5

A convicted offender sentenced to three years in prison is likely to be placed in:

Accepted Answer

A)  A federal penitentiary 
B)  a maximum security penitentiary 
C)  a territorial prison 
D)  a provincial prison 
E)  none of the above 
A)  A federal penitentiary 
B)  a maximum security penitentiary 
C)  a territorial prison 
D)  a provincial prison 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

When making a decision about whether to grant an offender parole,the National Parole Board takes into account:

Accepted Answer

A)  opinions from police officers 
B)  the offender's mental status 
C)  the offender's employment history 
D)  information from victims 
E)  all of the above 
A)  opinions from police officers 
B)  the offender's mental status 
C)  the offender's employment history 
D)  information from victims 
E)  all of the above

Question 7

Sentencing an offender with the goal of reducing the probability that members of the community will violate the law is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  restorative justice 
B)  reparative justice 
C)  specific deterrence 
D)  systematic disparity 
E)  general deterrence 
A)  restorative justice 
B)  reparative justice 
C)  specific deterrence 
D)  systematic disparity 
E)  general deterrence

Question 8

By law,most federal inmates must be granted ____________ after serving ________ of their sentence.

Accepted Answer

A)  temporary absence/one-third 
B)  temporary absence/half 
C)  statutory release/two-thirds 
D)  statutory release/three-quarters 
E)  none of the above 
A)  temporary absence/one-third 
B)  temporary absence/half 
C)  statutory release/two-thirds 
D)  statutory release/three-quarters 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

Define the need principle,risk principle,and responsivity principle.

Accepted Answer

-Need principle: To increase effectivene

Question 10

For offences included in the Canadian Criminal Code,the death penalty was formally abolished in:

Accepted Answer

A)  1946 
B)  1956 
C)  1966 
D)  1976 
E)  1986 
A)  1946 
B)  1956 
C)  1966 
D)  1976 
E)  1986

Question 11

Tommy is hospitalized due to injuries sustained from a car accident,which was caused by an inattentive driver.The judge requires that the driver pay for Tommy's medical bills incurred as a result of the accident.This particular sentence is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a conditional discharge 
B)  a conditional sentence 
C)  a fine 
D)  restitution 
E)  none of the above 
A)  a conditional discharge 
B)  a conditional sentence 
C)  a fine 
D)  restitution 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

The most common sentencing option in Canada is:

Accepted Answer

A)  imprisonment 
B)  parole 
C)  a fine 
D)  a conditional sentence 
E)  a conditional discharge 
A)  imprisonment 
B)  parole 
C)  a fine 
D)  a conditional sentence 
E)  a conditional discharge

Question 13

Provide five general parole conditions that are sometimes specified by the National Parole Board (NPB).

Accepted Answer

a.Offenders must report to their residen

Question 14

In 1899,Sir Wilfrid Laurier was responsible for the introduction of ______________ in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A)  parole 
B)  probation 
C)  conditional sentencing 
D)  restitution 
E)  imprisonment 
A)  parole 
B)  probation 
C)  conditional sentencing 
D)  restitution 
E)  imprisonment

Question 15

In the study conducted by McFatter (1986),sentencing disparity:

Accepted Answer

A)  resulted mostly from unsystematic sources 
B)  resulted mostly from systematic sources 
C)  did not exist 
D)  only existed for inexperienced judges 
E)  was only evident in cases involving murder and rape 
A)  resulted mostly from unsystematic sources 
B)  resulted mostly from systematic sources 
C)  did not exist 
D)  only existed for inexperienced judges 
E)  was only evident in cases involving murder and rape

Question 16

A "dangerous offender" can receive a maximum prison sentence of:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 years 
B)  15 years 
C)  25 years 
D)  35 years 
E)  indefinite duration 
A)  5 years 
B)  15 years 
C)  25 years 
D)  35 years 
E)  indefinite duration

Question 17

One of Canada's newest sentencing options,introduced in 1996,allows offenders to serve their sentence in the community.This option is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  restitution 
B)  an absolute discharge 
C)  a conditional discharge 
D)  specific deterrence 
E)  a conditional sentence 
A)  restitution 
B)  an absolute discharge 
C)  a conditional discharge 
D)  specific deterrence 
E)  a conditional sentence

Question 18

The most common manner of examining public attitudes toward sentencing and parole is through:

Accepted Answer

A)  simulation studies 
B)  focus groups 
C)  public opinion surveys 
D)  field studies 
E)  none of the above 
A)  simulation studies 
B)  focus groups 
C)  public opinion surveys 
D)  field studies 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is a source of systematic sentencing disparity?

Accepted Answer

A)  personality differences across judges 
B)  a judge's mood fluctuations 
C)  a judge's level of fatigue 
D)  both b and c 
E)  none of the above 
A)  personality differences across judges 
B)  a judge's mood fluctuations 
C)  a judge's level of fatigue 
D)  both b and c 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

Which of the following types of cases would not be heard at a provincial or "inferior" court?

Accepted Answer

A)  traffic violations 
B)  small claims 
C)  first degree murder cases 
D)  appeals from administrative tribunals 
E)  both b and c 
A)  traffic violations 
B)  small claims 
C)  first degree murder cases 
D)  appeals from administrative tribunals 
E)  both b and c

Aboriginal courts in Canada are sometimes referred to as:

Generally,offenders granted are less likely to breach their parole conditions than those granted ___.

The Canadian Criminal Code outlines several principles of sentencing.Which of the following is not included in these principles?

According to your textbook,which of the following is an example of a criminogenic need?

A convicted offender sentenced to three years in prison is likely to be placed in:

When making a decision about whether to grant an offender parole,the National Parole Board takes into account:

Sentencing an offender with the goal of reducing the probability that members of the community will violate the law is known as:

By law,most federal inmates must be granted ____ after serving of their sentence.

Define the need principle,risk principle,and responsivity principle.

For offences included in the Canadian Criminal Code,the death penalty was formally abolished in:

Tommy is hospitalized due to injuries sustained from a car accident,which was caused by an inattentive driver.The judge requires that the driver pay for Tommy's medical bills incurred as a result of the accident.This particular sentence is known as:

The most common sentencing option in Canada is:

Provide five general parole conditions that are sometimes specified by the National Parole Board (NPB).

In 1899,Sir Wilfrid Laurier was responsible for the introduction of ______________ in Canada.

In the study conducted by McFatter (1986),sentencing disparity:

A "dangerous offender" can receive a maximum prison sentence of:

One of Canada's newest sentencing options,introduced in 1996,allows offenders to serve their sentence in the community.This option is referred to as:

The most common manner of examining public attitudes toward sentencing and parole is through:

Which of the following is a source of systematic sentencing disparity?

Which of the following types of cases would not be heard at a provincial or "inferior" court?

An Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police Psychology

The Psychology of Police Investigations

Deception

Eyewitness Testimony

Child Victims and Witnesses

Juries: Fact Finders

The Role of Mental Illness in Court

Risk Assessment

Psychopaths

Assessment and Treatment of Young Offenders

Intimate Partner Violence

Sexual Offenders

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Exam 9: Sentencing and Parole in Canada

Aboriginal courts in Canada are sometimes referred to as:

Generally,offenders granted ________ are less likely to breach their parole conditions than those granted ___________.

The Canadian Criminal Code outlines several principles of sentencing.Which of the following is not included in these principles?

According to your textbook,which of the following is an example of a criminogenic need?

A convicted offender sentenced to three years in prison is likely to be placed in:

When making a decision about whether to grant an offender parole,the National Parole Board takes into account:

Sentencing an offender with the goal of reducing the probability that members of the community will violate the law is known as:

By law,most federal inmates must be granted ____________ after serving ________ of their sentence.

Define the need principle,risk principle,and responsivity principle.

For offences included in the Canadian Criminal Code,the death penalty was formally abolished in:

Tommy is hospitalized due to injuries sustained from a car accident,which was caused by an inattentive driver.The judge requires that the driver pay for Tommy's medical bills incurred as a result of the accident.This particular sentence is known as:

The most common sentencing option in Canada is:

Provide five general parole conditions that are sometimes specified by the National Parole Board (NPB).

In 1899,Sir Wilfrid Laurier was responsible for the introduction of ______________ in Canada.

In the study conducted by McFatter (1986),sentencing disparity:

A "dangerous offender" can receive a maximum prison sentence of:

One of Canada's newest sentencing options,introduced in 1996,allows offenders to serve their sentence in the community.This option is referred to as:

The most common manner of examining public attitudes toward sentencing and parole is through:

Which of the following is a source of systematic sentencing disparity?

Which of the following types of cases would not be heard at a provincial or "inferior" court?

An Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police Psychology

The Psychology of Police Investigations

Deception

Eyewitness Testimony

Child Victims and Witnesses

Juries: Fact Finders

The Role of Mental Illness in Court

Risk Assessment

Psychopaths

Assessment and Treatment of Young Offenders

Intimate Partner Violence

Sexual Offenders

Filters

Generally,offenders granted are less likely to breach their parole conditions than those granted ___.

By law,most federal inmates must be granted ____ after serving of their sentence.