Question 1

Police are the first entry point and the last exit point of the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

What is an unintended consequence of the "ban-the-box" movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  expungement 
B)  racial discrimination 
C)  mandatory minimum sentencing 
D)  community disorder 
A)  expungement 
B)  racial discrimination 
C)  mandatory minimum sentencing 
D)  community disorder B

Question 3

What issue did the Floyd v. City of New York case address in Terry Stops?

Accepted Answer

A)  failure to uncover illegal behavior 
B)  the number of people stopped 
C)  lack of probable cause 
D)  location of the stops 
A)  failure to uncover illegal behavior 
B)  the number of people stopped 
C)  lack of probable cause 
D)  location of the stops A

Question 4

______ refers to the process of getting a criminal record sealed or physically destroyed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Expungement 
B)  Clearing 
C)  Pardon 
D)  Finding of Innocence 
A)  Expungement 
B)  Clearing 
C)  Pardon 
D)  Finding of Innocence

Question 5

Even if someone's record is expunged why might they still suffer from digital punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is lack of oversight to correct errors or update information once posted on the internet. 
B)  Felony offenders are denied internet services due to dark web suspicion. 
C)  All internet data is stored with the Library of Congress. 
D)  Companies who own databases are trying to market information rather than verify information. 
A)  There is lack of oversight to correct errors or update information once posted on the internet. 
B)  Felony offenders are denied internet services due to dark web suspicion. 
C)  All internet data is stored with the Library of Congress. 
D)  Companies who own databases are trying to market information rather than verify information.

Question 6

According to the conflict perspective how is the law used?

Accepted Answer

A)  benefitting people with wealth and power 
B)  leveling social inequalities 
C)  paying the police high salaries 
D)  teaching children about morality 
A)  benefitting people with wealth and power 
B)  leveling social inequalities 
C)  paying the police high salaries 
D)  teaching children about morality

Question 7

Why do collateral consequences lead to recidivism?

Accepted Answer

Collateral consequences have far reachin

Question 8

Indigent people are highly disadvantaged in the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

By legalizing Marijuana in Washington and Colorado, if you are a citizen of those states in possession of marijuana while physically in another state, you are protected from prosecution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the United States, one out of every ______ adults has been arrested.

Accepted Answer

A)  six 
B)  five 
C)  four 
D)  three 
A)  six 
B)  five 
C)  four 
D)  three

Question 11

Community policing is rooted in the idea that police and the community work together in crime prevention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The criminal justice system provides equal access to justice for all.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

"Truth-in-sentencing" laws require an offender to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  serve time based on their charges 
B)  apologize to the victims 
C)  serve 85% of their sentence 
D)  serve 100% of their sentence 
A)  serve time based on their charges 
B)  apologize to the victims 
C)  serve 85% of their sentence 
D)  serve 100% of their sentence

Question 14

When there is a strong sense of legal cynicism, how do people treat police?

Accepted Answer

A)  People are violent toward the police. 
B)  People are more willing to call and trust police. 
C)  People are unwilling to call or trust police. 
D)  People ignore the police and police themselves. 
A)  People are violent toward the police. 
B)  People are more willing to call and trust police. 
C)  People are unwilling to call or trust police. 
D)  People ignore the police and police themselves.

Question 15

Black motorists are more likely to have contraband in their vehicles. That is why they are targeted for stops by police.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are collateral consequences to a criminal conviction?

Accepted Answer

When a person has a criminal record, it

Question 17

Substantial increased drug arrests and criminal penalties are the result of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the War on Drugs 
B)  "truth-in-sentencing" laws 
C)  "tough-on-crime" policies 
D)  mandatory minimums 
A)  the War on Drugs 
B)  "truth-in-sentencing" laws 
C)  "tough-on-crime" policies 
D)  mandatory minimums

Question 18

Why is the phrase "criminal justice system" misleading?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is not one single cohesive system in the United States. 
B)  Not all participants in the criminal justice system are criminals. 
C)  The word justice is subjective to the person who is seeking justice. 
D)  The system does not designate leadership or ownership. 
A)  There is not one single cohesive system in the United States. 
B)  Not all participants in the criminal justice system are criminals. 
C)  The word justice is subjective to the person who is seeking justice. 
D)  The system does not designate leadership or ownership.

Question 19

Expungement is available primarily to people ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  with felony records 
B)  with misdemeanor records 
C)  with no criminal record 
D)  with a long history of committing crimes 
A)  with felony records 
B)  with misdemeanor records 
C)  with no criminal record 
D)  with a long history of committing crimes

Question 20

The weekly turnover rate for jails is over 50%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Police are the first entry point and the last exit point of the criminal justice system.

What is an unintended consequence of the "ban-the-box" movement?

What issue did the Floyd v. City of New York case address in Terry Stops?

______ refers to the process of getting a criminal record sealed or physically destroyed.

Even if someone's record is expunged why might they still suffer from digital punishment?

According to the conflict perspective how is the law used?

Why do collateral consequences lead to recidivism?

Indigent people are highly disadvantaged in the criminal justice system.

By legalizing Marijuana in Washington and Colorado, if you are a citizen of those states in possession of marijuana while physically in another state, you are protected from prosecution.

In the United States, one out of every ______ adults has been arrested.

Community policing is rooted in the idea that police and the community work together in crime prevention.

The criminal justice system provides equal access to justice for all.

"Truth-in-sentencing" laws require an offender to ______.

When there is a strong sense of legal cynicism, how do people treat police?

Black motorists are more likely to have contraband in their vehicles. That is why they are targeted for stops by police.

What are collateral consequences to a criminal conviction?

Substantial increased drug arrests and criminal penalties are the result of ______.

Why is the phrase "criminal justice system" misleading?

Expungement is available primarily to people ______.

The weekly turnover rate for jails is over 50%.

Understanding and Solving Social Problems

Analyzing Economic Inequalities

Recognizing Racism and Racial Inequalities

Examining Gender Inequalities

Focusing on Sex and Sexualities

Preparing for Aging Societies

Making Sense of Migration and Immigration

Researching Environmental Problems

Contesting Crime

Understanding War and Terrorism

Discovering Problems in the Family

Pursuing Equity in Education

Prioritizing Health and Health Care Inequalities

Realizing the Powerand Vulnerabilityof Institutions

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Exam 11: Identifying Problems in the Criminal Justice System

Police are the first entry point and the last exit point of the criminal justice system.

What is an unintended consequence of the "ban-the-box" movement?

What issue did the Floyd v. City of New York case address in Terry Stops?

______ refers to the process of getting a criminal record sealed or physically destroyed.

Even if someone's record is expunged why might they still suffer from digital punishment?

According to the conflict perspective how is the law used?

Why do collateral consequences lead to recidivism?

Indigent people are highly disadvantaged in the criminal justice system.

By legalizing Marijuana in Washington and Colorado, if you are a citizen of those states in possession of marijuana while physically in another state, you are protected from prosecution.

In the United States, one out of every ______ adults has been arrested.

Community policing is rooted in the idea that police and the community work together in crime prevention.

The criminal justice system provides equal access to justice for all.

"Truth-in-sentencing" laws require an offender to ______.

When there is a strong sense of legal cynicism, how do people treat police?

Black motorists are more likely to have contraband in their vehicles. That is why they are targeted for stops by police.

What are collateral consequences to a criminal conviction?

Substantial increased drug arrests and criminal penalties are the result of ______.

Why is the phrase "criminal justice system" misleading?

Expungement is available primarily to people ______.

The weekly turnover rate for jails is over 50%.

Understanding and Solving Social Problems

Analyzing Economic Inequalities

Recognizing Racism and Racial Inequalities

Examining Gender Inequalities

Focusing on Sex and Sexualities

Preparing for Aging Societies

Making Sense of Migration and Immigration

Researching Environmental Problems

Contesting Crime

Understanding War and Terrorism

Discovering Problems in the Family

Pursuing Equity in Education

Prioritizing Health and Health Care Inequalities

Realizing the Powerand Vulnerabilityof Institutions

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