Question 1

What type of strategy does a society adopt when it protects society by keeping dangerous criminals behind bars?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rehabilitation 
B)  Incapacitation 
C)  Just Desserts 
D)  Restitution 
A)  Rehabilitation 
B)  Incapacitation 
C)  Just Desserts 
D)  Restitution B

Question 2

In the wake of Furman,states revised their death-penalty laws and procedures to reduce _____ in the application of the penalty.

Accepted Answer

arbitrariness

Question 3

The _____ holds the dubious honor of having a high crime rate even though it also has the highest imprisonment rate of all Western nations.

Accepted Answer

United States

Question 4

Mistakes do occur in criminal justice,either out of honest errors or downright prejudice.It is estimated that between 1 percent and 6 percent of all felony convictions are mistaken.These are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  wrongful indictments 
B)  exclusionary indictments 
C)  wrongful convictions. 
D)  exclusionary convictions 
A)  wrongful indictments 
B)  exclusionary indictments 
C)  wrongful convictions. 
D)  exclusionary convictions

Question 5

The vast majority of criminal cases go to trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Reflecting the classical school,the "get tough" approach reflects the widespread belief among the public and politicians alike that harsher and more certain punishment _____ crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reflecting the classical school,the "get tough" approach...

Question 7

Racial/ethnic discrimination is more often found for the decision to incarcerate (the ____ decision)than for sentence lengths among those incarcerated.

Accepted Answer

A)  Black/White 
B)  In/Out 
C)  Up/Down 
D)  Left/Right 
A)  Black/White 
B)  In/Out 
C)  Up/Down 
D)  Left/Right

Question 8

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding criminal defense?

Accepted Answer

A)  Criminal defendants who are poor are much more able than wealthy defendants to afford bail, to hire a skilled defense attorney, and to pay for investigators. 
B)  Criminal defendants who are African-American are much more able than white defendants to afford bail, to hire a skilled defense attorney, and to pay for investigators. 
C)  Criminal defendants who are women are much more able than male defendants to afford bail, to hire a skilled defense attorney, and to pay for investigators. 
D)  Criminal defendants who are wealthy are much more able than poor defendants to afford bail, to hire a skilled defense attorney, and to pay for investigators. 
A)  Criminal defendants who are poor are much more able than wealthy defendants to afford bail, to hire a skilled defense attorney, and to pay for investigators. 
B)  Criminal defendants who are African-American are much more able than white defendants to afford bail, to hire a skilled defense attorney, and to pay for investigators. 
C)  Criminal defendants who are women are much more able than male defendants to afford bail, to hire a skilled defense attorney, and to pay for investigators. 
D)  Criminal defendants who are wealthy are much more able than poor defendants to afford bail, to hire a skilled defense attorney, and to pay for investigators.

Question 9

Identify the members of the courtroom work group and how it affects the adjudication process.

Accepted Answer

The courtroom work group consists of the

Question 10

Recognizing the burden of heavy caseloads,the _____ formed (consisting of judges,prosecutors and defense attorneys)in order to resolve cases as quickly as possible through a guilty plea.

Accepted Answer

A)  star chambers 
B)  legal system fraternities 
C)  American Bar Association 
D)  courtroom work groups 
A)  star chambers 
B)  legal system fraternities 
C)  American Bar Association 
D)  courtroom work groups

Question 11

Restitutive law is marked by an interest in restoring relationships to their previous state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following remains one of the most controversial topics in criminal justice?

Accepted Answer

A)  The death penalty 
B)  Juvenile probation 
C)  Women's correctional facilities 
D)  Medium security prisons 
A)  The death penalty 
B)  Juvenile probation 
C)  Women's correctional facilities 
D)  Medium security prisons

Question 13

In large,modern societies,the collective conscience,or society's shared norms and values,is extremely strong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

At the end of 2010,there were _____ people on death row.

Accepted Answer

A)  3,158 
B)  5,541 
C)  7,931 
D)  10,028 
A)  3,158 
B)  5,541 
C)  7,931 
D)  10,028

Question 15

Approximately what percent of cases end in a plea bargain?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  67 
C)  75 
D)  90 
A)  12 
B)  67 
C)  75 
D)  90

Question 16

The _____ hypothesis is the idea that in the most serious cases,there is little room for prosecutorial or judicial discretion to affect the sentence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ hypothesis is the idea that...

Question 17

The lynching of African-American in the South decreased dramatically immediately after the Civil War.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is the last Western nation to utilize the death penalty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada 
B)  United States 
C)  Mexico 
D)  France 
A)  Canada 
B)  United States 
C)  Mexico 
D)  France

Question 19

Social inequality affects the exercise of _____ and the extent to which reliance on the criminal justice system can reduce crime.

Accepted Answer

A)  legal discretion 
B)  legal maxims 
C)  personal discretion 
D)  personal maxims 
A)  legal discretion 
B)  legal maxims 
C)  personal discretion 
D)  personal maxims

Question 20

Only Maine and Vermont prohibit prison inmates from voting if they have been convicted of a felony.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What type of strategy does a society adopt when it protects society by keeping dangerous criminals behind bars?

In the wake of Furman,states revised their death-penalty laws and procedures to reduce _____ in the application of the penalty.

The _____ holds the dubious honor of having a high crime rate even though it also has the highest imprisonment rate of all Western nations.

Mistakes do occur in criminal justice,either out of honest errors or downright prejudice.It is estimated that between 1 percent and 6 percent of all felony convictions are mistaken.These are called:

The vast majority of criminal cases go to trial.

Reflecting the classical school,the "get tough" approach reflects the widespread belief among the public and politicians alike that harsher and more certain punishment _____ crime.

Racial/ethnic discrimination is more often found for the decision to incarcerate (the ____ decision)than for sentence lengths among those incarcerated.

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding criminal defense?

Identify the members of the courtroom work group and how it affects the adjudication process.

Recognizing the burden of heavy caseloads,the _____ formed (consisting of judges,prosecutors and defense attorneys)in order to resolve cases as quickly as possible through a guilty plea.

Restitutive law is marked by an interest in restoring relationships to their previous state.

Which of the following remains one of the most controversial topics in criminal justice?

In large,modern societies,the collective conscience,or society's shared norms and values,is extremely strong.

At the end of 2010,there were _____ people on death row.

Approximately what percent of cases end in a plea bargain?

The _____ hypothesis is the idea that in the most serious cases,there is little room for prosecutorial or judicial discretion to affect the sentence.

The lynching of African-American in the South decreased dramatically immediately after the Civil War.

Which of the following is the last Western nation to utilize the death penalty?

Social inequality affects the exercise of _____ and the extent to which reliance on the criminal justice system can reduce crime.

Only Maine and Vermont prohibit prison inmates from voting if they have been convicted of a felony.

Criminology and the Sociological Perspective

Public Opinion, the News Media, and the Crime Problem

The Measurement and Patterning of Criminal Behavior

Victims and Victimization

Classical and Neoclassical Perspectives

Biological and Psychological Explanations

Sociological Theories: Emphasis on Social Structure

Sociological Theories: Emphasis on Social Process

Sociological Theories: Critical Perspectives

Violent Crime: Homicide, Assault, and Robbery

Violence Against Women

Property Crime and Fraud

White-collar and Organized Crime

Political Crime

Consensual Crime

Policing: Dilemmas of Crime Control in a Democratic Society

Conclusion: How Can We Reduce Crime?

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Exam 17: Prosecution and Punishment

What type of strategy does a society adopt when it protects society by keeping dangerous criminals behind bars?

In the wake of Furman,states revised their death-penalty laws and procedures to reduce _____ in the application of the penalty.

The _____ holds the dubious honor of having a high crime rate even though it also has the highest imprisonment rate of all Western nations.

Mistakes do occur in criminal justice,either out of honest errors or downright prejudice.It is estimated that between 1 percent and 6 percent of all felony convictions are mistaken.These are called:

The vast majority of criminal cases go to trial.

Reflecting the classical school,the "get tough" approach reflects the widespread belief among the public and politicians alike that harsher and more certain punishment _____ crime.

Racial/ethnic discrimination is more often found for the decision to incarcerate (the ____ decision)than for sentence lengths among those incarcerated.

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding criminal defense?

Identify the members of the courtroom work group and how it affects the adjudication process.

Recognizing the burden of heavy caseloads,the _____ formed (consisting of judges,prosecutors and defense attorneys)in order to resolve cases as quickly as possible through a guilty plea.

Restitutive law is marked by an interest in restoring relationships to their previous state.

Which of the following remains one of the most controversial topics in criminal justice?

In large,modern societies,the collective conscience,or society's shared norms and values,is extremely strong.

At the end of 2010,there were _____ people on death row.

Approximately what percent of cases end in a plea bargain?

The _____ hypothesis is the idea that in the most serious cases,there is little room for prosecutorial or judicial discretion to affect the sentence.

The lynching of African-American in the South decreased dramatically immediately after the Civil War.

Which of the following is the last Western nation to utilize the death penalty?

Social inequality affects the exercise of _____ and the extent to which reliance on the criminal justice system can reduce crime.

Only Maine and Vermont prohibit prison inmates from voting if they have been convicted of a felony.

Criminology and the Sociological Perspective

Public Opinion, the News Media, and the Crime Problem

The Measurement and Patterning of Criminal Behavior

Victims and Victimization

Classical and Neoclassical Perspectives

Biological and Psychological Explanations

Sociological Theories: Emphasis on Social Structure

Sociological Theories: Emphasis on Social Process

Sociological Theories: Critical Perspectives

Violent Crime: Homicide, Assault, and Robbery

Violence Against Women

Property Crime and Fraud

White-collar and Organized Crime

Political Crime

Consensual Crime

Policing: Dilemmas of Crime Control in a Democratic Society

Conclusion: How Can We Reduce Crime?

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