Question 1

Courts have used all of the following in assessing whether punishment is cruel and unusual, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  whether it shocks the general conscience of a civilized society. 
B)  whether it is viewed negatively by a majority of society. 
C)  whether it is unnecessarily cruel. 
D)  whether it goes beyond legitimate penal aims. 
A)  whether it shocks the general conscience of a civilized society. 
B)  whether it is viewed negatively by a majority of society. 
C)  whether it is unnecessarily cruel. 
D)  whether it goes beyond legitimate penal aims.

Question 2

The Court ruled, in ______________________, that prisoners must prove prison conditions are objectively cruel and unusual and show that the conditions exist because of officials' deliberate indifference.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Court ruled, in ______________________, that prisoners...

Question 3

Posting bail money allows individuals to be released before trial if they promise to return or forfeit the amount of money of the bail bond. Does the system discriminate against the poor? How could it be changed to be a better system?

Accepted Answer

Arguably, this does discriminate against

Question 4

More than 200 prisoners have been freed since 1989 because of DNA evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The _________________ Act of 1966 allows judges to consider the defendant's background, family ties, and prior record in setting bail.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________________ Act of 1966 allows judges...

Question 6

In 2000, the Supreme Court deemed the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act unconstitutional, curbing federal law enforcement agencies' asset forfeiture authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In Jackson v. Indiana (1972), the Supreme Court ruled that the government can detain dangerous defendants who may be incompetent to stand trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which is not a purpose of bail?

Accepted Answer

A)  to maintain the presumption of innocence 
B)  to guarantee the appearance of the accused in court 
C)  to sanction the offender 
D)  to allow the accused to prepare a defense 
A)  to maintain the presumption of innocence 
B)  to guarantee the appearance of the accused in court 
C)  to sanction the offender 
D)  to allow the accused to prepare a defense

Question 9

The Supreme Court ruled that capital punishment can only be imposed by a jury, or by a judge following a jury's recommendation, in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Powell v. Alabama. 
B)  Trop v. Dulles. 
C)  Brown v. Mississippi. 
D)  Ring v. Arizona. 
A)  Powell v. Alabama. 
B)  Trop v. Dulles. 
C)  Brown v. Mississippi. 
D)  Ring v. Arizona.

Question 10

The three rights protected by the Eighth Amendment are protection from excessive fines, protection from excessive bail, and:

Accepted Answer

A)  the right to a speedy trial. 
B)  protection from cruel and unusual punishment. 
C)  protection from double jeopardy. 
D)  the right to counsel. 
A)  the right to a speedy trial. 
B)  protection from cruel and unusual punishment. 
C)  protection from double jeopardy. 
D)  the right to counsel.

Question 11

The prohibition against excessive fines:

Accepted Answer

A)  has been incorporated to apply to the states. 
B)  does not apply in civil cases. 
C)  limits punitive damages in civil cases. 
D)  does not apply in criminal cases. 
A)  has been incorporated to apply to the states. 
B)  does not apply in civil cases. 
C)  limits punitive damages in civil cases. 
D)  does not apply in criminal cases.

Question 12

The Court has held that "The state itself may impose such corporal punishment as is necessary for the proper education of the child for the maintenance of group discipline."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The uncompensated government seizure of money and property connected with illegal activity is known as _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The uncompensated government seizure of money and...

Question 14

Antabuse, a drug used in treating alcoholics by causing nausea and vomiting when alcohol is ingested, has been deemed unconstitutional under the Eighth Amendment by the Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In Wilson v. Seiter, the Supreme Court ruled that prisoners must not only prove prison conditions are objectively cruel and unusual but must also show that the conditions exist because of officials':

Accepted Answer

A)  culpable negligence. 
B)  deliberate indifference. 
C)  criminal negligence. 
D)  willful disregard of the conditions. 
A)  culpable negligence. 
B)  deliberate indifference. 
C)  criminal negligence. 
D)  willful disregard of the conditions.

Question 16

Explain the purpose of bail, who is eligible for bail, and the criteria considered when calculating the appropriate amount of bail.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of bail is to help assure th

Question 17

The definition of cruel and unusual punishment is:

Accepted Answer

A)  established by state referendum. 
B)  dependent on society. 
C)  defined in the Eighth Amendment. 
D)  specifically stated by the Supreme Court. 
A)  established by state referendum. 
B)  dependent on society. 
C)  defined in the Eighth Amendment. 
D)  specifically stated by the Supreme Court.

Question 18

The Eighth Amendment's prohibition against excessive fines:

Accepted Answer

A)  applies to all states, because of the Fourteenth Amendment. 
B)  applies to all states, because it is an important part of our system of justice. 
C)  does not apply to any states. 
D)  does not apply to all states, but does apply to some states. 
A)  applies to all states, because of the Fourteenth Amendment. 
B)  applies to all states, because it is an important part of our system of justice. 
C)  does not apply to any states. 
D)  does not apply to all states, but does apply to some states.

Question 19

The ancient Greeks, in a much more humane fashion, administered poison from the hemlock tree to execute criminals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Excessive bail is prohibited by the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Courts have used all of the following in assessing whether punishment is cruel and unusual, except:

The Court ruled, in ______________________, that prisoners must prove prison conditions are objectively cruel and unusual and show that the conditions exist because of officials' deliberate indifference.

Posting bail money allows individuals to be released before trial if they promise to return or forfeit the amount of money of the bail bond. Does the system discriminate against the poor? How could it be changed to be a better system?

More than 200 prisoners have been freed since 1989 because of DNA evidence.

The _________________ Act of 1966 allows judges to consider the defendant's background, family ties, and prior record in setting bail.

In 2000, the Supreme Court deemed the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act unconstitutional, curbing federal law enforcement agencies' asset forfeiture authority.

In Jackson v. Indiana (1972), the Supreme Court ruled that the government can detain dangerous defendants who may be incompetent to stand trial.

Which is not a purpose of bail?

The Supreme Court ruled that capital punishment can only be imposed by a jury, or by a judge following a jury's recommendation, in:

The three rights protected by the Eighth Amendment are protection from excessive fines, protection from excessive bail, and:

The prohibition against excessive fines:

The Court has held that "The state itself may impose such corporal punishment as is necessary for the proper education of the child for the maintenance of group discipline."

The uncompensated government seizure of money and property connected with illegal activity is known as _______________.

Antabuse, a drug used in treating alcoholics by causing nausea and vomiting when alcohol is ingested, has been deemed unconstitutional under the Eighth Amendment by the Supreme Court.

In Wilson v. Seiter, the Supreme Court ruled that prisoners must not only prove prison conditions are objectively cruel and unusual but must also show that the conditions exist because of officials':

Explain the purpose of bail, who is eligible for bail, and the criteria considered when calculating the appropriate amount of bail.

The definition of cruel and unusual punishment is:

The Eighth Amendment's prohibition against excessive fines:

The ancient Greeks, in a much more humane fashion, administered poison from the hemlock tree to execute criminals.

Excessive bail is prohibited by the Constitution.

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Exam 12: The Eighth Amendment: Bail, Fines, and Punishment

Courts have used all of the following in assessing whether punishment is cruel and unusual, except:

The Court ruled, in ______________________, that prisoners must prove prison conditions are objectively cruel and unusual and show that the conditions exist because of officials' deliberate indifference.

Posting bail money allows individuals to be released before trial if they promise to return or forfeit the amount of money of the bail bond. Does the system discriminate against the poor? How could it be changed to be a better system?

More than 200 prisoners have been freed since 1989 because of DNA evidence.

The _________________ Act of 1966 allows judges to consider the defendant's background, family ties, and prior record in setting bail.

In 2000, the Supreme Court deemed the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act unconstitutional, curbing federal law enforcement agencies' asset forfeiture authority.

In Jackson v. Indiana (1972), the Supreme Court ruled that the government can detain dangerous defendants who may be incompetent to stand trial.

Which is not a purpose of bail?

The Supreme Court ruled that capital punishment can only be imposed by a jury, or by a judge following a jury's recommendation, in:

The three rights protected by the Eighth Amendment are protection from excessive fines, protection from excessive bail, and:

The prohibition against excessive fines:

The Court has held that "The state itself may impose such corporal punishment as is necessary for the proper education of the child for the maintenance of group discipline."

The uncompensated government seizure of money and property connected with illegal activity is known as _______________.

Antabuse, a drug used in treating alcoholics by causing nausea and vomiting when alcohol is ingested, has been deemed unconstitutional under the Eighth Amendment by the Supreme Court.

In Wilson v. Seiter, the Supreme Court ruled that prisoners must not only prove prison conditions are objectively cruel and unusual but must also show that the conditions exist because of officials':

Explain the purpose of bail, who is eligible for bail, and the criteria considered when calculating the appropriate amount of bail.

The definition of cruel and unusual punishment is:

The Eighth Amendment's prohibition against excessive fines:

The ancient Greeks, in a much more humane fashion, administered poison from the hemlock tree to execute criminals.

Excessive bail is prohibited by the Constitution.

An Historical Overview

An Overview of the Us Legal System

The Us Supreme Court: the Final Word

Equal Protection Under the Law: Balancing Individual, State, and Federal Rights

The First Amendment: Basic Freedoms

The Second Amendment: the Gun Control Controversy

The Fourth Amendment: an Overview of Constitutional Searches and Seizures

Conducting Constitutional Seizures

Conducting Constitutional Searches

The Fifth Amendment: Obtaining Information Legally

The Sixth Amendment: Right to Counsel and a Fair Trial

The Remaining Amendments and a Return to the Constitution

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