Exam 11: Court Methods and Challenges: Sentencing and Punishment

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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?

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Question 81

Describe the purpose of victim impact statements.

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Question 82

Studies have found that race and gender are the major factors in death penalty decisions.

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Question 83

What is the writ of habeas corpus?

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Question 84

An instrument developed by the federal government that uses a grid system that allows the court to arrive at a more consistent sentence is the ______.

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Question 85

A woman is robbed by an armed 15-year-old male after she attends a sporting event in a downtown area.During the sentencing hearing, the woman notes that the offender is young and should be given a sentence that allows him to change his ways to become a productive member of society.Which of the following punishments is the woman advocating for?

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Question 86

The ______ Jail introduced the use of solitary confinement as a means to reform inmates.

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Question 87

Why are victim impact statements important?

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Question 88

Families of homicide victims are afforded the right to make a statement to the court at sentencing to explain how the crime impacted the family.

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Question 89

The authority to grant discretionary early release to a prisoner varies from one state to another.

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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?

Describe the purpose of victim impact statements.

Studies have found that race and gender are the major factors in death penalty decisions.

What is the writ of habeas corpus?

An instrument developed by the federal government that uses a grid system that allows the court to arrive at a more consistent sentence is the ______.

The ______ Jail introduced the use of solitary confinement as a means to reform inmates.

Why are victim impact statements important?

Families of homicide victims are afforded the right to make a statement to the court at sentencing to explain how the crime impacted the family.

The authority to grant discretionary early release to a prisoner varies from one state to another.

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