Question 1

Describe how DNA technology has impacted the use of the death penalty.

Accepted Answer

DNA technology has had a significant impact on the use of the death penalty. It has allowed for more accurate and reliable identification of suspects and has led to the exoneration of many individuals who were wrongfully convicted. DNA evidence has also been used to link suspects to crimes with a high degree of certainty, leading to more convictions in cases where the death penalty is sought. Additionally, DNA technology has raised questions about the reliability of evidence used in past death penalty cases, leading to calls for re-examination of convictions and in some cases, the commutation of sentences. Overall, DNA technology has brought a greater level of scrutiny and accuracy to the criminal justice system, particularly in cases where the death penalty is at stake.

Question 2

What was the critical essence of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Furman v. Georgia (1972)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It found the death penalty was cruel and unusual punishment. 
B)  It reinstated the death penalty. 
C)  It prohibited executing those who were insane. 
D)  It prohibited execution of juveniles. 
A)  It found the death penalty was cruel and unusual punishment. 
B)  It reinstated the death penalty. 
C)  It prohibited executing those who were insane. 
D)  It prohibited execution of juveniles. A

Question 3

Who can influence the sentencing decision by agreeing to engage in plea negotiations and by arguing certain points to the judge to enhance the sentencing penalty?

Accepted Answer

A)  prosecutor 
B)  police officer 
C)  expert witness 
D)  bailiff 
A)  prosecutor 
B)  police officer 
C)  expert witness 
D)  bailiff A

Question 4

Supporters of the death penalty who argue the punishment fits the crime would be most closely aligned with the goal of rehabilitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

______ is used by some as reasoning in favor of capital punishment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Respondeat superior 
B)  Lex talionis 
C)  Exoneration 
D)  Rehabilitation 
A)  Respondeat superior 
B)  Lex talionis 
C)  Exoneration 
D)  Rehabilitation

Question 6

If an individual is convicted of two counts of burglary and received two different sentences of 3 years in prison, to be served consecutively, how many years does he/she have to serve?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  6 
D)  8 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  6 
D)  8

Question 7

The Sentencing Reform Act was passed to ensure that offenders who commit similar crimes and have similar background characteristics are sentenced in a more uniform manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the death penalty?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of executions in the United States has been declining since 2000. 
B)  The number of executions in the United States has been rising since 2000. 
C)  The United States Congress recently passed legislation banning executions for certain offenders. 
D)  The crimes for which executions have been issued have become more violent. 
A)  The number of executions in the United States has been declining since 2000. 
B)  The number of executions in the United States has been rising since 2000. 
C)  The United States Congress recently passed legislation banning executions for certain offenders. 
D)  The crimes for which executions have been issued have become more violent.

Question 9

Indigent defendants have the right to appointed counsel for their first appeal only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the death penalty?

Accepted Answer

A)  The death penalty has been consistently in use in the United States since the Declaration of Independence was signed. 
B)  Some states have halted death sentences given the number of death row inmates found to be innocent. 
C)  Research findings consistently report no deterrent effect in using the death penalty. 
D)  The percentage of Americans in favor of the death penalty has been steadily rising since 2000. 
A)  The death penalty has been consistently in use in the United States since the Declaration of Independence was signed. 
B)  Some states have halted death sentences given the number of death row inmates found to be innocent. 
C)  Research findings consistently report no deterrent effect in using the death penalty. 
D)  The percentage of Americans in favor of the death penalty has been steadily rising since 2000.

Question 11

During the ______ period, most Americans lived under laws that were transferred from England.

Accepted Answer

A)  progressive 
B)  reformatory 
C)  colonial 
D)  crime control 
A)  progressive 
B)  reformatory 
C)  colonial 
D)  crime control

Question 12

The United States Supreme Court held that the use of lethal injection violates the constitution if ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  it was deliberately intended to inflict pain 
B)  anything other than a specific three-drug combination 
C)  anyone other than a board-certified physician administers it 
D)  the inmate experiences any pain or suffering 
A)  it was deliberately intended to inflict pain 
B)  anything other than a specific three-drug combination 
C)  anyone other than a board-certified physician administers it 
D)  the inmate experiences any pain or suffering

Question 13

Which of the following is meant to ensure that sentences for federal crimes are reasonable?

Accepted Answer

A)  required standards of proof 
B)  mandated sentencing guidelines 
C)  broad sentencing discretion 
D)  appellate review of sentences 
A)  required standards of proof 
B)  mandated sentencing guidelines 
C)  broad sentencing discretion 
D)  appellate review of sentences

Question 14

Describe a defendant's right to appeal after conviction.

Accepted Answer

After being convicted, a defendant has t

Question 15

Distinguish between consecutive and concurrent sentences.

Accepted Answer

Consecutive sentences and concurrent sen

Question 16

A punishment that is meant to persuade others and the offender that crime is not worthwhile is most closely aligned with which goal of punishment?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

According to the Death Penalty Information Center, DNA evidence has helped ______ 20 people who previously faced the death penalty.

Accepted Answer

A)  rehabilitate 
B)  exonerate 
C)  aggravate 
D)  mitigate 
A)  rehabilitate 
B)  exonerate 
C)  aggravate 
D)  mitigate

Question 18

Contrast the arguments for and against the death penalty.

Accepted Answer

The arguments for the death penalty ofte

Question 19

Distinguish between specific and general deterrence.

Accepted Answer

Specific deterrence and general deterren

Question 20

An offender's desire to avoid unpleasant consequences is most closely aligned with which goal of punishment?

Accepted Answer

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

Describe how DNA technology has impacted the use of the death penalty.

What was the critical essence of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Furman v. Georgia (1972)?

Who can influence the sentencing decision by agreeing to engage in plea negotiations and by arguing certain points to the judge to enhance the sentencing penalty?

Supporters of the death penalty who argue the punishment fits the crime would be most closely aligned with the goal of rehabilitation.

______ is used by some as reasoning in favor of capital punishment.

If an individual is convicted of two counts of burglary and received two different sentences of 3 years in prison, to be served consecutively, how many years does he/she have to serve?

The Sentencing Reform Act was passed to ensure that offenders who commit similar crimes and have similar background characteristics are sentenced in a more uniform manner.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the death penalty?

Indigent defendants have the right to appointed counsel for their first appeal only.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the death penalty?

During the ______ period, most Americans lived under laws that were transferred from England.

The United States Supreme Court held that the use of lethal injection violates the constitution if ______.

Which of the following is meant to ensure that sentences for federal crimes are reasonable?

Describe a defendant's right to appeal after conviction.

Distinguish between consecutive and concurrent sentences.

A punishment that is meant to persuade others and the offender that crime is not worthwhile is most closely aligned with which goal of punishment?

According to the Death Penalty Information Center, DNA evidence has helped ______ 20 people who previously faced the death penalty.

Contrast the arguments for and against the death penalty.

Distinguish between specific and general deterrence.

An offender's desire to avoid unpleasant consequences is most closely aligned with which goal of punishment?

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Police Organization: Structure and Functions

Police at Work: Patrolling and Investigating

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Exam 11: Court Methods and Challenges: Sentencing and Punishment

Describe how DNA technology has impacted the use of the death penalty.

What was the critical essence of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Furman v. Georgia (1972)?

Who can influence the sentencing decision by agreeing to engage in plea negotiations and by arguing certain points to the judge to enhance the sentencing penalty?

Supporters of the death penalty who argue the punishment fits the crime would be most closely aligned with the goal of rehabilitation.

______ is used by some as reasoning in favor of capital punishment.

If an individual is convicted of two counts of burglary and received two different sentences of 3 years in prison, to be served consecutively, how many years does he/she have to serve?

The Sentencing Reform Act was passed to ensure that offenders who commit similar crimes and have similar background characteristics are sentenced in a more uniform manner.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the death penalty?

Indigent defendants have the right to appointed counsel for their first appeal only.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the death penalty?

During the ______ period, most Americans lived under laws that were transferred from England.

The United States Supreme Court held that the use of lethal injection violates the constitution if ______.

Which of the following is meant to ensure that sentences for federal crimes are reasonable?

Describe a defendant's right to appeal after conviction.

Distinguish between consecutive and concurrent sentences.

A punishment that is meant to persuade others and the offender that crime is not worthwhile is most closely aligned with which goal of punishment?

According to the Death Penalty Information Center, DNA evidence has helped ______ 20 people who previously faced the death penalty.

Contrast the arguments for and against the death penalty.

Distinguish between specific and general deterrence.

An offender's desire to avoid unpleasant consequences is most closely aligned with which goal of punishment?

Fundamentals of Criminal Justice: Essential Themes and Practices

Foundations of Law and Crime: Nature, Elements, and Defenses

Theories of Crime and Measuring Victimization

Ethical Essentials: Doing Right When No One Is Watching

Police Organization: Structure and Functions

Police at Work: Patrolling and Investigating

Policing Methods and Challenges: Issues of Force, Liability, Technologies

Expounding the Constitution: Laws of Arrest, Search, and Seizure

Court Organization: Structure, Functions, and Trial Process

The Bench and the Bar: Those Who Judge, Prosecute, and Defend

Prisons and Jails: Structure and Function

The Inmates World: the Keepers and the Kept

Corrections in the Community: Probation, Parole, and Other Alternatives to Incarceration

Juvenile Justice: Philosophy, Law, and Practices

On the Crime Policy and Prevention Agenda: Terrorism, the Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System, and the Threat of Illegal Immigration

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