Question 1

Which of the following is a time when a correctional officer is NOT allowed to use force?

Accepted Answer

A)  Defense of a third person 
B)  Prevention of escape 
C)  Cursed out 
D)  Enforcement of prison regulations 
A)  Defense of a third person 
B)  Prevention of escape 
C)  Cursed out 
D)  Enforcement of prison regulations C

Question 2

Extent of injury suffered by a prisoner is one of the factors to be considered in determining whether the use of force is wanton and unnecessary under Whitley v. Albers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

For which of the following reasons did the Supreme Court hold that the Eighth Amendment was violated in Hope v. Pelzer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of emergency 
B)  Prison officials knowingly subjected the prisoner to unnecessary pain 
C)  Any safety concerns had long since been abated 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Lack of emergency 
B)  Prison officials knowingly subjected the prisoner to unnecessary pain 
C)  Any safety concerns had long since been abated 
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

In __________, the Supreme Court ruled that an "unnecessary and wanton infliction of pain" will be the standard for all allegations of excessive force, whether force is used in good faith or used maliciously.

Accepted Answer

A)  Graham v. Connor 
B)  Whitley v. Albers 
C)  Hudson v. McMillian 
D)  Kingsley v. Hendrickson 
A)  Graham v. Connor 
B)  Whitley v. Albers 
C)  Hudson v. McMillian 
D)  Kingsley v. Hendrickson

Question 5

Summarize the importance of Hudson v. McMillian and the steps it took to become a Supreme Court case.

Accepted Answer

Hudson v. McMillian was a landmark Supre

Question 6

The use of deadly force is never justified to prevent the commission of a misdemeanor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

There are no differences between Eighth Amendment excessive force cases and Eighth Amendment conditions-of-confinement cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In __________, the Supreme Court clarified the standards for determining whether Eighth Amendment violations have occurred.

Accepted Answer

A)  Graham v. Connor 
B)  Whitley v. Albers 
C)  Hudson v. McMillian 
D)  Kingsley v. Hendrickson 
A)  Graham v. Connor 
B)  Whitley v. Albers 
C)  Hudson v. McMillian 
D)  Kingsley v. Hendrickson

Question 9

Most instances of specific constitutional violations in prisons consist of Fourth and Eighth Amendment violations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In which case was corporal punishment in prisons eliminated?

Accepted Answer

A)  United States v. Jones 
B)  State v. Cannon 
C)  Jackson v. Bishop 
D)  Hope v. Pelzer 
A)  United States v. Jones 
B)  State v. Cannon 
C)  Jackson v. Bishop 
D)  Hope v. Pelzer

Question 11

Which of the following does NOT permit self-defense or defense of third persons when enforcing prison rules and regulations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yelling at a prison official 
B)  Kicking a prison official 
C)  Punching a prison official 
D)  Slapping a prison official 
A)  Yelling at a prison official 
B)  Kicking a prison official 
C)  Punching a prison official 
D)  Slapping a prison official

Question 12

The Court has ruled that a prisoner must prove "significant injury" to prevail with claims of excessive use of force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following provides the standard of excessive force for pretrial detainees?

Accepted Answer

A)  The constitutional right violated 
B)  Due Process Clause 
C)  Beyond a reasonable doubt 
D)  Shocked the conscience 
A)  The constitutional right violated 
B)  Due Process Clause 
C)  Beyond a reasonable doubt 
D)  Shocked the conscience

Question 14

Discuss the differences in use of force statutes and laws between prison facilities and detention facilities.

Accepted Answer

The use of force statutes and laws diffe

Question 15

In Kingsley v. Hendrickson, the Court overruled Whitley v. Albery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Arguments against corporal punishment suggest all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is brutal and medieval 
B)  Mental and social attitudes are gravely affected 
C)  Too costly to the prison facility 
D)  Demoralizing to prisoners and staff 
A)  It is brutal and medieval 
B)  Mental and social attitudes are gravely affected 
C)  Too costly to the prison facility 
D)  Demoralizing to prisoners and staff

Question 17

In Hudson v. McMillian, the Court ruled on pretrial detainees' standard of excessive force claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which constitutional amendment is the focus of the Supreme Court's standards set in the cases to determine violations in this chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fourteenth Amendment 
B)  Eighth Amendment 
C)  Fourth Amendment 
D)  First Amendment 
A)  Fourteenth Amendment 
B)  Eighth Amendment 
C)  Fourth Amendment 
D)  First Amendment

Question 19

Jackson v. Bishop held the criteria of "broad and idealistic concepts of dignity, civilized standards, humanity, and decency are useful and usable" and gave nine reasons to eliminate whipping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Pretrial detainees' standard to prove excessive force is the Due Process Clause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a time when a correctional officer is NOT allowed to use force?

Extent of injury suffered by a prisoner is one of the factors to be considered in determining whether the use of force is wanton and unnecessary under Whitley v. Albers.

For which of the following reasons did the Supreme Court hold that the Eighth Amendment was violated in Hope v. Pelzer?

In __________, the Supreme Court ruled that an "unnecessary and wanton infliction of pain" will be the standard for all allegations of excessive force, whether force is used in good faith or used maliciously.

Summarize the importance of Hudson v. McMillian and the steps it took to become a Supreme Court case.

The use of deadly force is never justified to prevent the commission of a misdemeanor.

There are no differences between Eighth Amendment excessive force cases and Eighth Amendment conditions-of-confinement cases.

In __________, the Supreme Court clarified the standards for determining whether Eighth Amendment violations have occurred.

Most instances of specific constitutional violations in prisons consist of Fourth and Eighth Amendment violations.

In which case was corporal punishment in prisons eliminated?

Which of the following does NOT permit self-defense or defense of third persons when enforcing prison rules and regulations?

The Court has ruled that a prisoner must prove "significant injury" to prevail with claims of excessive use of force.

Which of the following provides the standard of excessive force for pretrial detainees?

Discuss the differences in use of force statutes and laws between prison facilities and detention facilities.

In Kingsley v. Hendrickson, the Court overruled Whitley v. Albery.

Arguments against corporal punishment suggest all of the following EXCEPT:

In Hudson v. McMillian, the Court ruled on pretrial detainees' standard of excessive force claims.

Which constitutional amendment is the focus of the Supreme Court's standards set in the cases to determine violations in this chapter?

Jackson v. Bishop held the criteria of "broad and idealistic concepts of dignity, civilized standards, humanity, and decency are useful and usable" and gave nine reasons to eliminate whipping.

Pretrial detainees' standard to prove excessive force is the Due Process Clause.

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Isolated Confinement and the Hole and Administrative Segregation

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Exam 11: Use of Force

Which of the following is a time when a correctional officer is NOT allowed to use force?

Extent of injury suffered by a prisoner is one of the factors to be considered in determining whether the use of force is wanton and unnecessary under Whitley v. Albers.

For which of the following reasons did the Supreme Court hold that the Eighth Amendment was violated in Hope v. Pelzer?

In __________, the Supreme Court ruled that an "unnecessary and wanton infliction of pain" will be the standard for all allegations of excessive force, whether force is used in good faith or used maliciously.

Summarize the importance of Hudson v. McMillian and the steps it took to become a Supreme Court case.

The use of deadly force is never justified to prevent the commission of a misdemeanor.

There are no differences between Eighth Amendment excessive force cases and Eighth Amendment conditions-of-confinement cases.

In __________, the Supreme Court clarified the standards for determining whether Eighth Amendment violations have occurred.

Most instances of specific constitutional violations in prisons consist of Fourth and Eighth Amendment violations.

In which case was corporal punishment in prisons eliminated?

Which of the following does NOT permit self-defense or defense of third persons when enforcing prison rules and regulations?

The Court has ruled that a prisoner must prove "significant injury" to prevail with claims of excessive use of force.

Which of the following provides the standard of excessive force for pretrial detainees?

Discuss the differences in use of force statutes and laws between prison facilities and detention facilities.

In Kingsley v. Hendrickson, the Court overruled Whitley v. Albery.

Arguments against corporal punishment suggest all of the following EXCEPT:

In Hudson v. McMillian, the Court ruled on pretrial detainees' standard of excessive force claims.

Which constitutional amendment is the focus of the Supreme Court's standards set in the cases to determine violations in this chapter?

Jackson v. Bishop held the criteria of "broad and idealistic concepts of dignity, civilized standards, humanity, and decency are useful and usable" and gave nine reasons to eliminate whipping.

Pretrial detainees' standard to prove excessive force is the Due Process Clause.

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

Additional Constitutional Issues

Isolated Confinement and the Hole and Administrative Segregation

Prisoner Disciplinary Proceedings

The Death Penalty

Parole and Probation

Juvenile and Youthful Offenders

Legal Remedies Available to Prisoners

Selected Federal Statutes Affecting Prisoners

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