Question 1

The Black Muslim movement in California prisons can be traced to Africa in the late 1950s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Most people who are under correctional supervision are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  incarcerated 
B)  on probation 
C)  in rehabilitation programs 
D)  on death row 
A)  incarcerated 
B)  on probation 
C)  in rehabilitation programs 
D)  on death row B

Question 3

Recent national public opinion research on the criminal justice system has found that the country remains split on whether the focus of the system should be punitive (54%) or rehabilitative (46%) in orientation. Discuss your position on the ideal contemporary focus of the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

As a society, we must strive to find a balance between punitive and rehabilitative approaches within the criminal justice system. While punishment is necessary to hold individuals accountable for their actions and to deter future criminal behavior, rehabilitation is equally important in addressing the root causes of crime and helping individuals reintegrate into society as productive members.

A punitive focus alone can perpetuate a cycle of crime and incarceration without addressing the underlying issues that lead to criminal behavior. On the other hand, a rehabilitative focus without accountability can undermine the sense of justice for victims and the community at large.

Therefore, the ideal contemporary focus of the criminal justice system should be a combination of both punitive and rehabilitative approaches. This means providing appropriate consequences for criminal behavior while also offering opportunities for rehabilitation, education, and support to address the factors that contribute to criminal activity. By prioritizing both punishment and rehabilitation, we can work towards a more just and effective criminal justice system that promotes public safety and the potential for positive change in individuals who have committed crimes.

Question 4

Which one of the following represents the largest growth of recent state budgetary spending?

Accepted Answer

A)  corrections 
B)  higher education 
C)  K-12 
D)  transportation 
A)  corrections 
B)  higher education 
C)  K-12 
D)  transportation

Question 5

______ courts are specialized courts that help offenders readjust to living in society.

Accepted Answer

A)  DUI Courts 
B)  Juvenile courts 
C)  Traffic courts 
D)  Reentry courts 
A)  DUI Courts 
B)  Juvenile courts 
C)  Traffic courts 
D)  Reentry courts

Question 6

______ were instrumental in founding the first American prison.

Accepted Answer

A)  Slaves 
B)  Plantation owners 
C)  Quakers 
D)  Catholics 
A)  Slaves 
B)  Plantation owners 
C)  Quakers 
D)  Catholics

Question 7

Scholars began to seriously examine correctional facilities after the ______ riot.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pelican Bay 
B)  San Quentin 
C)  Sing Sing 
D)  Attica 
A)  Pelican Bay 
B)  San Quentin 
C)  Sing Sing 
D)  Attica

Question 8

Briefly explain the "prison-industrial complex."

Accepted Answer

The prison-industrial complex refers to

Question 9

Briefly explain how Beaumont and Tocqueville explained racial disparities in correctional populations during the 19th century.

Accepted Answer

During the 19th century, Beaumont and To

Question 10

Where did American corrections have its origins?

Accepted Answer

A)  European workhouses 
B)  slaveholding south 
C)  ghettos 
D)  northern cities 
A)  European workhouses 
B)  slaveholding south 
C)  ghettos 
D)  northern cities

Question 11

If disenfranchised felons in Florida had been permitted to vote, Al Gore would still have lost the 2000 presidential election.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Briefly explain the different gangs and their "beliefs" that were created inside prisons.

Accepted Answer

Inside prisons, various gangs have forme

Question 13

The term ______ is used to describe the swift and unfair manner in which political prisoners are processed into the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

A)  railroaded 
B)  judicious swiftness 
C)  inequitable justice 
D)  none of these 
A)  railroaded 
B)  judicious swiftness 
C)  inequitable justice 
D)  none of these

Question 14

Over time, England developed three types of facilities: (a) jail, (b) house of corrections, and (c) workhouse. By the founding of colonial America in the early 17th century, some of these facilities made their way to America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Briefly explain the concept of political prisoners.

Accepted Answer

Political prisoners are individuals who

Question 16

In 1790, legislation was passed to create an institution in which solitary confinement and hard labor were required. In response to the legislation, the Quakers restructured the ______ to fit the required specifications.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rasphaus 
B)  Eastern State Penitentiary 
C)  poorhouse 
D)  Walnut Street Jail 
A)  Rasphaus 
B)  Eastern State Penitentiary 
C)  poorhouse 
D)  Walnut Street Jail

Question 17

Which group represents the largest share of correctional officers in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanics 
B)  Asians 
C)  African Americans 
D)  Whites 
A)  Hispanics 
B)  Asians 
C)  African Americans 
D)  Whites

Question 18

Recent national public opinion research on the criminal justice system has found that the country remains split on whether the focus of the system should be punitive or rehabilitative in orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Because of economic considerations, it was rare to find slaves, Native Americans, or indentured servants incarcerated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Recent polls have found that the views of this group on punitiveness fall between those of Blacks and Whites.

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian Americans 
B)  Native Americans 
C)  Hispanics 
D)  Arab Americans 
A)  Asian Americans 
B)  Native Americans 
C)  Hispanics 
D)  Arab Americans

The Black Muslim movement in California prisons can be traced to Africa in the late 1950s.

Most people who are under correctional supervision are ______.

Recent national public opinion research on the criminal justice system has found that the country remains split on whether the focus of the system should be punitive (54%) or rehabilitative (46%) in orientation. Discuss your position on the ideal contemporary focus of the criminal justice system.

Which one of the following represents the largest growth of recent state budgetary spending?

______ courts are specialized courts that help offenders readjust to living in society.

______ were instrumental in founding the first American prison.

Scholars began to seriously examine correctional facilities after the ______ riot.

Briefly explain the "prison-industrial complex."

Briefly explain how Beaumont and Tocqueville explained racial disparities in correctional populations during the 19th century.

Where did American corrections have its origins?

If disenfranchised felons in Florida had been permitted to vote, Al Gore would still have lost the 2000 presidential election.

Briefly explain the different gangs and their "beliefs" that were created inside prisons.

The term ______ is used to describe the swift and unfair manner in which political prisoners are processed into the criminal justice system.

Over time, England developed three types of facilities: (a) jail, (b) house of corrections, and (c) workhouse. By the founding of colonial America in the early 17th century, some of these facilities made their way to America.

Briefly explain the concept of political prisoners.

In 1790, legislation was passed to create an institution in which solitary confinement and hard labor were required. In response to the legislation, the Quakers restructured the ______ to fit the required specifications.

Which group represents the largest share of correctional officers in the United States?

Recent national public opinion research on the criminal justice system has found that the country remains split on whether the focus of the system should be punitive or rehabilitative in orientation.

Because of economic considerations, it was rare to find slaves, Native Americans, or indentured servants incarcerated.

Recent polls have found that the views of this group on punitiveness fall between those of Blacks and Whites.

Overview of Race and Crime

Extent of Crime and Victimization

Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Crime

Policing

Courts

Sentencing

The Death Penalty

Juvenile Justice

Filters

Exam 8: Corrections

The Black Muslim movement in California prisons can be traced to Africa in the late 1950s.

Most people who are under correctional supervision are ______.

Recent national public opinion research on the criminal justice system has found that the country remains split on whether the focus of the system should be punitive (54%) or rehabilitative (46%) in orientation. Discuss your position on the ideal contemporary focus of the criminal justice system.

Which one of the following represents the largest growth of recent state budgetary spending?

______ courts are specialized courts that help offenders readjust to living in society.

______ were instrumental in founding the first American prison.

Scholars began to seriously examine correctional facilities after the ______ riot.

Briefly explain the "prison-industrial complex."

Briefly explain how Beaumont and Tocqueville explained racial disparities in correctional populations during the 19th century.

Where did American corrections have its origins?

If disenfranchised felons in Florida had been permitted to vote, Al Gore would still have lost the 2000 presidential election.

Briefly explain the different gangs and their "beliefs" that were created inside prisons.

The term ______ is used to describe the swift and unfair manner in which political prisoners are processed into the criminal justice system.

Over time, England developed three types of facilities: (a) jail, (b) house of corrections, and (c) workhouse. By the founding of colonial America in the early 17th century, some of these facilities made their way to America.

Briefly explain the concept of political prisoners.

In 1790, legislation was passed to create an institution in which solitary confinement and hard labor were required. In response to the legislation, the Quakers restructured the ______ to fit the required specifications.

Which group represents the largest share of correctional officers in the United States?

Recent national public opinion research on the criminal justice system has found that the country remains split on whether the focus of the system should be punitive or rehabilitative in orientation.

Because of economic considerations, it was rare to find slaves, Native Americans, or indentured servants incarcerated.

Recent polls have found that the views of this group on punitiveness fall between those of Blacks and Whites.

Overview of Race and Crime

Extent of Crime and Victimization

Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Crime

Policing

Courts

Sentencing

The Death Penalty

Juvenile Justice

Filters