Question 1

Based on criminal procedure, the next step after indictment by a grand jury is the

Accepted Answer

A)  selection of a trial jury. 
B)  preliminary proceedings. 
C)  arraignment. 
D)  sentencing phase. 
A)  selection of a trial jury. 
B)  preliminary proceedings. 
C)  arraignment. 
D)  sentencing phase. C

Question 2

Community corrections is a good example of

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperative federalism. 
B)  retributive justice. 
C)  rehabilitation approach. 
D)  so-called "three strikes" policy. 
A)  cooperative federalism. 
B)  retributive justice. 
C)  rehabilitation approach. 
D)  so-called "three strikes" policy. C

Question 3

In the landmark case, Wisconsin v. Mitchell 508 U.S. 476 (1993), the Supreme Court found

Accepted Answer

A)  the death penalty is a form of cruel and unusual punishment. 
B)  incarceration is a violation of the First Amendment. 
C)  recidivism is necessary for safe communities. 
D)  hate crimes statutes were constitutional. 
A)  the death penalty is a form of cruel and unusual punishment. 
B)  incarceration is a violation of the First Amendment. 
C)  recidivism is necessary for safe communities. 
D)  hate crimes statutes were constitutional. D

Question 4

Defense attorneys are more commonly known as "public defenders."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Approximately how many murders occur in the U.S. every year?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 1,000 
B)  Between 10,000 and 15,000 
C)  Between 15,000 and 20,000 
D)  More than 20,000 
A)  Less than 1,000 
B)  Between 10,000 and 15,000 
C)  Between 15,000 and 20,000 
D)  More than 20,000

Question 6

The U.S.A. Patriot Act

Accepted Answer

A)  creates a national law enforcement system. 
B)  makes all felonies into federal crimes. 
C)  relaxes posse commitatus restrictions. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  creates a national law enforcement system. 
B)  makes all felonies into federal crimes. 
C)  relaxes posse commitatus restrictions. 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

The landmark case Terry v. Ohio (392 U.S. 1) (1967) dealt with

Accepted Answer

A)  exclusionary rule. 
B)  searches and seizures. 
C)  freedom of religion. 
D)  hate crimes. 
A)  exclusionary rule. 
B)  searches and seizures. 
C)  freedom of religion. 
D)  hate crimes.

Question 8

According to the Children's Bureau report cited here, the single most common perpetrator of child maltreatment is

Accepted Answer

A)  the father acting alone. 
B)  the mother acting alone. 
C)  friends of the family. 
D)  teachers acting alone. 
A)  the father acting alone. 
B)  the mother acting alone. 
C)  friends of the family. 
D)  teachers acting alone.

Question 9

The motto or self-proclaimed mission of the ACLU is

Accepted Answer

A)  "Keep America Free and Safe." 
B)  "Freedom at all Costs." 
C)  "Death for Liberty." 
D)  "Liberty at all Costs." 
A)  "Keep America Free and Safe." 
B)  "Freedom at all Costs." 
C)  "Death for Liberty." 
D)  "Liberty at all Costs."

Question 10

According to Emile Durkheim

Accepted Answer

A)  crime is most commonly related to the brain capacity of individuals. 
B)  crime is significantly impacted by social structure. 
C)  certain races are more likely to be criminal than other races. 
D)  crime could be prevented through the use of testosterone-inhibiting drugs. 
A)  crime is most commonly related to the brain capacity of individuals. 
B)  crime is significantly impacted by social structure. 
C)  certain races are more likely to be criminal than other races. 
D)  crime could be prevented through the use of testosterone-inhibiting drugs.

Based on criminal procedure, the next step after indictment by a grand jury is the

Community corrections is a good example of

In the landmark case, Wisconsin v. Mitchell 508 U.S. 476 (1993), the Supreme Court found

Defense attorneys are more commonly known as "public defenders."

Approximately how many murders occur in the U.S. every year?

The U.S.A. Patriot Act

The landmark case Terry v. Ohio (392 U.S. 1) (1967) dealt with

According to the Children's Bureau report cited here, the single most common perpetrator of child maltreatment is

The motto or self-proclaimed mission of the ACLU is

According to Emile Durkheim

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Exam 15: Criminal Justice Policy

Based on criminal procedure, the next step after indictment by a grand jury is the

Community corrections is a good example of

In the landmark case, Wisconsin v. Mitchell 508 U.S. 476 (1993), the Supreme Court found

Defense attorneys are more commonly known as "public defenders."

Approximately how many murders occur in the U.S. every year?

The U.S.A. Patriot Act

The landmark case Terry v. Ohio (392 U.S. 1) (1967) dealt with

According to the Children's Bureau report cited here, the single most common perpetrator of child maltreatment is

The motto or self-proclaimed mission of the ACLU is

According to Emile Durkheim

Policy and Visions of Governance

Theories of Public Policy -How Choices Are Made

Values and Public Policy

Policy Analysis

Agenda Setting

Policy Formulation

Policy Implementation

Policy Evaluation

Policy Termination

Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations

Defense Policy

Public Health Policy

General Social Policy

Education Policy

Green Policy

Cost of Policy

Government and Public Policy

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