Question 1

Meachum v. Fano and Montayne v. Haymes both held that the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause does not require a hearing prior to a prisoner's transfer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Prisoners have no such right to protection of property either at common law or by statute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The Court ruled in __________ that the involuntary transfer of a convicted felon from a state prison to a mental hospital violates a liberty interest protected by the Due Process Clause.

Accepted Answer

A)  Meachum v. Fano 
B)  Montayne v. Haymes 
C)  Olim v. Wakinekona 
D)  Vitek v. Jones 
A)  Meachum v. Fano 
B)  Montayne v. Haymes 
C)  Olim v. Wakinekona 
D)  Vitek v. Jones D

Question 4

All of the following are examples of some degree of due process that have been implemented by lower courts EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Illiterate or disadvantaged prisoners were allowed legal assistance 
B)  A specific number of classification officers should be employed 
C)  Classification on the basis of sex and age is discriminatory 
D)  When special offender classification is contemplated, a 10 days' notice in writing is required 
A)  Illiterate or disadvantaged prisoners were allowed legal assistance 
B)  A specific number of classification officers should be employed 
C)  Classification on the basis of sex and age is discriminatory 
D)  When special offender classification is contemplated, a 10 days' notice in writing is required

Question 5

Which of the following factors is determined by the physical characteristics of the cell or jail, and the average length of stay of the prisoners?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking 
B)  Exercise 
C)  Retaliation claims 
D)  Tax returns 
A)  Smoking 
B)  Exercise 
C)  Retaliation claims 
D)  Tax returns

Question 6

Discuss the differences between extradition within the United States, between states, and the extradition from one country to another.

Accepted Answer

Extradition within the United States, be

Question 7

According to the text, which of the following are sacrifices correctional staff must make for their job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Haircut standards 
B)  Search and seizures upon entry into a prison 
C)  Use of armed trusties 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Haircut standards 
B)  Search and seizures upon entry into a prison 
C)  Use of armed trusties 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Discuss what does and does not constitute retaliation.

Accepted Answer

Retaliation in the workplace is when an

Question 9

Which Supreme Court case upheld the Kansas' Sexually Violent Predator Act and stated the Act does not violate double jeopardy standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kansas v. Hendricks 
B)  Kansas v. Crane 
C)  Brown v. Plata 
D)  Farmer v. Brennan 
A)  Kansas v. Hendricks 
B)  Kansas v. Crane 
C)  Brown v. Plata 
D)  Farmer v. Brennan

Question 10

All states have banned smoking outside.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A state violates the ex post facto clause if the state does any of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Punish an act as crime that was not criminal when done 
B)  Removes a defense that was available 
C)  Increases punishment for a crime after it was committed 
D)  Must be prospective in nature 
A)  Punish an act as crime that was not criminal when done 
B)  Removes a defense that was available 
C)  Increases punishment for a crime after it was committed 
D)  Must be prospective in nature

Question 12

Which of the following cases is the companion case to Meachum v. Fano?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meachum v. Fano 
B)  Montayne v. Haymes 
C)  Olim v. Wakinekona 
D)  Vitek v. Jones 
A)  Meachum v. Fano 
B)  Montayne v. Haymes 
C)  Olim v. Wakinekona 
D)  Vitek v. Jones

Question 13

The Supreme Court held, "gratuitously allowing the beating or rape of one prisoner by another serves no 'legitimate penological objective'" in which case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kansas v. Hendricks 
B)  Kansas v. Crane 
C)  Brown v. Plata 
D)  Farmer v. Brennan 
A)  Kansas v. Hendricks 
B)  Kansas v. Crane 
C)  Brown v. Plata 
D)  Farmer v. Brennan

Question 14

The proper focus of an ex post facto inquiry is whether the relevant change alters the definition of criminal conduct or increases the penalty by which a crime is punishable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In Kansas v. Hendricks, the Supreme Court provided clarification on its ruling in Kansas v. Crane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Summarize the prevailing case law on transfers to mental hospitals.

Accepted Answer

The prevailing case law on transfers to

Question 17

The Prisoner Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2008 prevents the disclosure of tax return information of prisoners to state officials, as well as the head of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Supreme Court's stance on smoking is best explained by which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relief can be granted for deliberate indifference exposure to ETS from a prison official 
B)  Subjective and objective elements are needed to prove exposure 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Relief can be granted for deliberate indifference exposure to ETS from a prison official 
B)  Subjective and objective elements are needed to prove exposure 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  None of the above

Question 19

In __________, the Supreme Court held that the transfer of a prisoner from one prisoner to another did not require a due process hearing although a prisoner may suffer a "grievous loss."

Accepted Answer

A)  Meachum v. Fano 
B)  Montayne v. Haymes 
C)  Olim v. Wakinekona 
D)  Vitek v. Jones 
A)  Meachum v. Fano 
B)  Montayne v. Haymes 
C)  Olim v. Wakinekona 
D)  Vitek v. Jones

Question 20

Confinement in another state is within the normal limits or range of custody even if the conviction has not authorized the transferring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Meachum v. Fano and Montayne v. Haymes both held that the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause does not require a hearing prior to a prisoner's transfer.

Prisoners have no such right to protection of property either at common law or by statute.

The Court ruled in __________ that the involuntary transfer of a convicted felon from a state prison to a mental hospital violates a liberty interest protected by the Due Process Clause.

All of the following are examples of some degree of due process that have been implemented by lower courts EXCEPT:

Which of the following factors is determined by the physical characteristics of the cell or jail, and the average length of stay of the prisoners?

Discuss the differences between extradition within the United States, between states, and the extradition from one country to another.

According to the text, which of the following are sacrifices correctional staff must make for their job?

Discuss what does and does not constitute retaliation.

Which Supreme Court case upheld the Kansas' Sexually Violent Predator Act and stated the Act does not violate double jeopardy standards?

All states have banned smoking outside.

A state violates the ex post facto clause if the state does any of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following cases is the companion case to Meachum v. Fano?

The Supreme Court held, "gratuitously allowing the beating or rape of one prisoner by another serves no 'legitimate penological objective'" in which case?

The proper focus of an ex post facto inquiry is whether the relevant change alters the definition of criminal conduct or increases the penalty by which a crime is punishable.

In Kansas v. Hendricks, the Supreme Court provided clarification on its ruling in Kansas v. Crane.

Summarize the prevailing case law on transfers to mental hospitals.

The Prisoner Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2008 prevents the disclosure of tax return information of prisoners to state officials, as well as the head of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

The Supreme Court's stance on smoking is best explained by which of the following statements?

In __________, the Supreme Court held that the transfer of a prisoner from one prisoner to another did not require a due process hearing although a prisoner may suffer a "grievous loss."

Confinement in another state is within the normal limits or range of custody even if the conviction has not authorized the transferring.

An Overview of the Judicial System and Correctional Law

Religion in Prison

Searches, Seizures, and Privacy

Rights to Visitation and Association

Rights to Use of Mail, Internet, and Telephone

Rights to Rehabilitation and Medical Care

Prisoner Legal Services

Isolated Confinement and the Hole and Administrative Segregation

Prisoner Disciplinary Proceedings

Use of Force

The Death Penalty

Parole and Probation

Juvenile and Youthful Offenders

Legal Remedies Available to Prisoners

Selected Federal Statutes Affecting Prisoners

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Exam 8: Additional Constitutional Issues

Meachum v. Fano and Montayne v. Haymes both held that the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause does not require a hearing prior to a prisoner's transfer.

Prisoners have no such right to protection of property either at common law or by statute.

The Court ruled in __________ that the involuntary transfer of a convicted felon from a state prison to a mental hospital violates a liberty interest protected by the Due Process Clause.

All of the following are examples of some degree of due process that have been implemented by lower courts EXCEPT:

Which of the following factors is determined by the physical characteristics of the cell or jail, and the average length of stay of the prisoners?

Discuss the differences between extradition within the United States, between states, and the extradition from one country to another.

According to the text, which of the following are sacrifices correctional staff must make for their job?

Discuss what does and does not constitute retaliation.

Which Supreme Court case upheld the Kansas' Sexually Violent Predator Act and stated the Act does not violate double jeopardy standards?

All states have banned smoking outside.

A state violates the ex post facto clause if the state does any of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following cases is the companion case to Meachum v. Fano?

The Supreme Court held, "gratuitously allowing the beating or rape of one prisoner by another serves no 'legitimate penological objective'" in which case?

The proper focus of an ex post facto inquiry is whether the relevant change alters the definition of criminal conduct or increases the penalty by which a crime is punishable.

In Kansas v. Hendricks, the Supreme Court provided clarification on its ruling in Kansas v. Crane.

Summarize the prevailing case law on transfers to mental hospitals.

The Prisoner Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2008 prevents the disclosure of tax return information of prisoners to state officials, as well as the head of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

The Supreme Court's stance on smoking is best explained by which of the following statements?

In __________, the Supreme Court held that the transfer of a prisoner from one prisoner to another did not require a due process hearing although a prisoner may suffer a "grievous loss."

Confinement in another state is within the normal limits or range of custody even if the conviction has not authorized the transferring.

An Overview of the Judicial System and Correctional Law

Religion in Prison

Searches, Seizures, and Privacy

Rights to Visitation and Association

Rights to Use of Mail, Internet, and Telephone

Rights to Rehabilitation and Medical Care

Prisoner Legal Services

Isolated Confinement and the Hole and Administrative Segregation

Prisoner Disciplinary Proceedings

Use of Force

The Death Penalty

Parole and Probation

Juvenile and Youthful Offenders

Legal Remedies Available to Prisoners

Selected Federal Statutes Affecting Prisoners

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