Question 1

Briefly explain the positive and negatives of judicial overrides.

Accepted Answer

Judicial overrides refer to the power of a judge to overturn a decision made by a jury or lower court.

Positive aspects of judicial overrides include the ability to correct errors in the legal process, ensure fair trials, and uphold the rule of law. Judges can use their expertise and knowledge of the law to prevent miscarriages of justice and protect the rights of individuals.

However, there are also negative aspects to judicial overrides. Critics argue that it undermines the principle of trial by jury and can lead to inconsistency in legal decisions. It can also be seen as an abuse of judicial power if not used judiciously. Additionally, judicial overrides can erode public confidence in the legal system if they are perceived as arbitrary or biased.

In conclusion, while judicial overrides can serve as a safeguard against injustice, they also raise concerns about the balance of power and the potential for abuse. It is important for judges to exercise this power responsibly and transparently to maintain the integrity of the legal system.

Question 2

Over the 50-year period between 1936 and 1986, public opinion data on the death penalty found support for the death penalty close to what level?

Accepted Answer

A)  40% 
B)  20% 
C)  60% 
D)  80% 
A)  40% 
B)  20% 
C)  60% 
D)  80% C

Question 3

Which of the following cases resulted in the decision that kidnappings cannot be punished with the death penalty?

Accepted Answer

A)  McCleskey v. Kemp 
B)  Batson v. Kentucky 
C)  Coker v. Georgia 
D)  Eberheart v. Georgia 
A)  McCleskey v. Kemp 
B)  Batson v. Kentucky 
C)  Coker v. Georgia 
D)  Eberheart v. Georgia D

Question 4

Which philosophy is based on the premise that the criminal justice system works for most citizens, and society can tolerate it when a small number of citizens are wrongfully convicted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marxian 
B)  Freudian 
C)  utilitarian 
D)  positivist 
A)  Marxian 
B)  Freudian 
C)  utilitarian 
D)  positivist

Question 5

The ______ study was used to support the arguments in the McCleskey case.

Accepted Answer

A)  Brown 
B)  Smith 
C)  Jones 
D)  Baldus 
A)  Brown 
B)  Smith 
C)  Jones 
D)  Baldus

Question 6

Briefly explain the significance of McCleskey v. Georgia.

Accepted Answer

McCleskey v. Georgia was a landmark Supr

Question 7

Most of the offenders on death row ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  are first time offenders 
B)  were previously convicted for homicide 
C)  have prior convictions 
D)  claim they were wrongly convicted 
A)  are first time offenders 
B)  were previously convicted for homicide 
C)  have prior convictions 
D)  claim they were wrongly convicted

Question 8

Which one of the following states allows judicial overrides in death penalty sentencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas 
B)  Alabama 
C)  Mississippi 
D)  Arkansas 
A)  Texas 
B)  Alabama 
C)  Mississippi 
D)  Arkansas

Question 9

______ consistently has the highest support for the death penalty.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Discuss four (4) characteristics involved in wrongful convictions.

Accepted Answer

1) Eyewitness Misidentification: One of

Question 11

The theory that posits that states replaced lynchings with the death penalty is known as the ______ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  replacement 
B)  conversion 
C)  substitution 
D)  return 
A)  replacement 
B)  conversion 
C)  substitution 
D)  return

Question 12

As compensation for individuals wrongly convicted of the death penalty, The Innocence Project recommends $50,000 as a minimum for each year spent in prison. In providing $80,000 a year in compensation, ______ emerged as the state that provides the most comprehensive annual compensation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Colorado 
B)  Texas 
C)  Massachusetts 
D)  Arkansas 
A)  Colorado 
B)  Texas 
C)  Massachusetts 
D)  Arkansas

Question 13

During the slave era, masters were not compensated for the execution of their slaves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Briefly explain the case of Furman v. Georgia.

Accepted Answer

Furman v. Georgia was a landmark case in

Question 15

The ______ Project examined numerous aspects of jurors who served on cases involving the death penalty.

Accepted Answer

A)  Capital Jury 
B)  Jury Consultant 
C)  Forensic Jury 
D)  Jury Research 
A)  Capital Jury 
B)  Jury Consultant 
C)  Forensic Jury 
D)  Jury Research

Question 16

Most offenders on death row are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  never married 
B)  divorced 
C)  married 
D)  separated 
A)  never married 
B)  divorced 
C)  married 
D)  separated

Question 17

The 1976 Supreme Court decision that allowed states that used guided discretion statutes to reinstitute the death penalty was ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Furman v. Georgia 
B)  Plessy v. Ferguson 
C)  Gregg v. Georgia 
D)  McCleskey v. Kemp 
A)  Furman v. Georgia 
B)  Plessy v. Ferguson 
C)  Gregg v. Georgia 
D)  McCleskey v. Kemp

Question 18

In 1740, ______ imposed the death penalty on slaves and free Blacks for burning or destroying any grain, commodities, or manufactured goods.

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas 
B)  North Carolina 
C)  Florida 
D)  South Carolina 
A)  Texas 
B)  North Carolina 
C)  Florida 
D)  South Carolina

Question 19

Most of the offenders on death row had ______ level of education.

Accepted Answer

A)  some college 
B)  high school diploma or less 
C)  associate degree 
D)  bachelor's degree 
A)  some college 
B)  high school diploma or less 
C)  associate degree 
D)  bachelor's degree

Question 20

In this 1987 decision, the Supreme Court case challenged the constitutionality of the death penalty based on race discrimination in its application.

Accepted Answer

A)  Batson v. Kentucky 
B)  Jones v. Memphis 
C)  McCleskey v. Kemp 
D)  U.S. v. Brown 
A)  Batson v. Kentucky 
B)  Jones v. Memphis 
C)  McCleskey v. Kemp 
D)  U.S. v. Brown

Briefly explain the positive and negatives of judicial overrides.

Over the 50-year period between 1936 and 1986, public opinion data on the death penalty found support for the death penalty close to what level?

Which of the following cases resulted in the decision that kidnappings cannot be punished with the death penalty?

Which philosophy is based on the premise that the criminal justice system works for most citizens, and society can tolerate it when a small number of citizens are wrongfully convicted?

The ______ study was used to support the arguments in the McCleskey case.

Briefly explain the significance of McCleskey v. Georgia.

Most of the offenders on death row ______.

Which one of the following states allows judicial overrides in death penalty sentencing?

______ consistently has the highest support for the death penalty.

Discuss four (4) characteristics involved in wrongful convictions.

The theory that posits that states replaced lynchings with the death penalty is known as the ______ theory.

As compensation for individuals wrongly convicted of the death penalty, The Innocence Project recommends $50,000 as a minimum for each year spent in prison. In providing $80,000 a year in compensation, ______ emerged as the state that provides the most comprehensive annual compensation.

During the slave era, masters were not compensated for the execution of their slaves.

Briefly explain the case of Furman v. Georgia.

The ______ Project examined numerous aspects of jurors who served on cases involving the death penalty.

Most offenders on death row are ______.

The 1976 Supreme Court decision that allowed states that used guided discretion statutes to reinstitute the death penalty was ______.

In 1740, ______ imposed the death penalty on slaves and free Blacks for burning or destroying any grain, commodities, or manufactured goods.

Most of the offenders on death row had ______ level of education.

In this 1987 decision, the Supreme Court case challenged the constitutionality of the death penalty based on race discrimination in its application.

Overview of Race and Crime

Extent of Crime and Victimization

Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Crime

Policing

Courts

Sentencing

Corrections

Juvenile Justice

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Exam 7: The Death Penalty

Briefly explain the positive and negatives of judicial overrides.

Over the 50-year period between 1936 and 1986, public opinion data on the death penalty found support for the death penalty close to what level?

Which of the following cases resulted in the decision that kidnappings cannot be punished with the death penalty?

Which philosophy is based on the premise that the criminal justice system works for most citizens, and society can tolerate it when a small number of citizens are wrongfully convicted?

The ______ study was used to support the arguments in the McCleskey case.

Briefly explain the significance of McCleskey v. Georgia.

Most of the offenders on death row ______.

Which one of the following states allows judicial overrides in death penalty sentencing?

______ consistently has the highest support for the death penalty.

Discuss four (4) characteristics involved in wrongful convictions.

The theory that posits that states replaced lynchings with the death penalty is known as the ______ theory.

As compensation for individuals wrongly convicted of the death penalty, The Innocence Project recommends $50,000 as a minimum for each year spent in prison. In providing $80,000 a year in compensation, ______ emerged as the state that provides the most comprehensive annual compensation.

During the slave era, masters were not compensated for the execution of their slaves.

Briefly explain the case of Furman v. Georgia.

The ______ Project examined numerous aspects of jurors who served on cases involving the death penalty.

Most offenders on death row are ______.

The 1976 Supreme Court decision that allowed states that used guided discretion statutes to reinstitute the death penalty was ______.

In 1740, ______ imposed the death penalty on slaves and free Blacks for burning or destroying any grain, commodities, or manufactured goods.

Most of the offenders on death row had ______ level of education.

In this 1987 decision, the Supreme Court case challenged the constitutionality of the death penalty based on race discrimination in its application.

Overview of Race and Crime

Extent of Crime and Victimization

Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Crime

Policing

Courts

Sentencing

Corrections

Juvenile Justice

Filters