Question 1

Which of the following is not likely to be included in a plea bargain?

Accepted Answer

A)  a drop of some of the charges 
B)  a recommendation for a lighter sentence 
C)  a recommendation for a higher sentence with a lower fee 
D)  a reduction of some of the charges 
E)  a recommendation for a lower sentence with a higher fee 
A)  a drop of some of the charges 
B)  a recommendation for a lighter sentence 
C)  a recommendation for a higher sentence with a lower fee 
D)  a reduction of some of the charges 
E)  a recommendation for a lower sentence with a higher fee C

Question 2

The most prison-prone group of individuals in society are those that are

Accepted Answer

A)  male, between the ages of fifteen and thirty. 
B)  male, between the ages of twenty and twenty-nine. 
C)  male and are high school dropouts. 
D)  female, between the ages of twenty and thirty-four. 
E)  female and are high school dropouts. 
A)  male, between the ages of fifteen and thirty. 
B)  male, between the ages of twenty and twenty-nine. 
C)  male and are high school dropouts. 
D)  female, between the ages of twenty and thirty-four. 
E)  female and are high school dropouts. B

Question 3

A second-degree felony can be punishable by two to twenty years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What type of offenses are Texas prison inmates most likely to be imprisoned for?

Accepted Answer

A)  property offenses 
B)  drug offenses 
C)  personal offenses 
D)  violent offenses 
E)  automobile offenses 
A)  property offenses 
B)  drug offenses 
C)  personal offenses 
D)  violent offenses 
E)  automobile offenses

Question 5

Which of the following states does not have a higher incarceration rate than Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Louisiana 
B)  California 
C)  Mississippi 
D)  Oklahoma 
E)  Florida 
A)  Louisiana 
B)  California 
C)  Mississippi 
D)  Oklahoma 
E)  Florida

Question 6

It is possible for a two-time offender of a DWI to be charged with a third-degree felony.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which Texas county sends more people to death row than any other county in America?

Accepted Answer

A)  Harris County 
B)  Dallas County 
C)  Austin County 
D)  Bexar County 
E)  Tarrant County 
A)  Harris County 
B)  Dallas County 
C)  Austin County 
D)  Bexar County 
E)  Tarrant County

Question 8

One of the most controversial judicial issues in Texas is the death penalty. Explain some of the reasons for the controversy. How does race play a role in the controversy? What role does the court of criminal appeals play? What is the process by which clemencies are offered?

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the most controversial judicial issues...

Question 9

Lethal injection has been the means for execution in Texas since 1977.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n) ______ determines whether sufficient evidence is available to justify a trial.

Accepted Answer

A)  justice of the peace 
B)  en banc committee 
C)  grand jury 
D)  district attorney 
E)  probate judge 
A)  justice of the peace 
B)  en banc committee 
C)  grand jury 
D)  district attorney 
E)  probate judge

Question 11

What is one of the biggest issues in regard to perpetuating criminal activities in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  The requirements placed on offenders are not difficult enough and can result in a lack of respect for the system. 
B)  The requirements placed on offenders allow for excessive interaction with fellow criminals, continuing the cycle of negative contacts. 
C)  The requirements placed on offenders are so difficult to comply with that offenders will likely disregard the requirements and hope to not get caught. 
D)  The structure of the criminal system allows for too many appeals and therefore encourages offenders to violate requirements. 
E)  Criminals are more likely to associate with other criminals, therefore perpetuating the cycle. 
A)  The requirements placed on offenders are not difficult enough and can result in a lack of respect for the system. 
B)  The requirements placed on offenders allow for excessive interaction with fellow criminals, continuing the cycle of negative contacts. 
C)  The requirements placed on offenders are so difficult to comply with that offenders will likely disregard the requirements and hope to not get caught. 
D)  The structure of the criminal system allows for too many appeals and therefore encourages offenders to violate requirements. 
E)  Criminals are more likely to associate with other criminals, therefore perpetuating the cycle.

Question 12

The integrity of the Texas judicial system has been called into question many times. Explain what events have caused these questions. Then discuss the outcome of the situations and what the state of Texas is doing to combat future accusations.

Accepted Answer

The integrity of the Texas judicial syst

Question 13

Which individual has the vast amount of discretion in determining whether to charge a person with a crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  the prosecutor 
B)  the judge 
C)  the formal jury 
D)  the defendant 
E)  the criminal attorney 
A)  the prosecutor 
B)  the judge 
C)  the formal jury 
D)  the defendant 
E)  the criminal attorney

Question 14

The average prison time served by those that have been exonerated was ______ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  eight 
B)  thirteen 
C)  nineteen 
D)  twenty-four 
E)  thirty-one 
A)  eight 
B)  thirteen 
C)  nineteen 
D)  twenty-four 
E)  thirty-one

Question 15

In misdemeanor convictions, individuals lose their rights to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  right to possess a weapon 
B)  right to vote 
C)  right to some occupational licenses 
D)  right to a driver's license 
E)  The individual will not lose any of these rights. 
A)  right to possess a weapon 
B)  right to vote 
C)  right to some occupational licenses 
D)  right to a driver's license 
E)  The individual will not lose any of these rights.

Question 16

In most situations, the first driving-while-intoxicated (DWI) charge is filed as a Class B misdemeanor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What percentage of Texas prison inmates has been convicted of drug offenses?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 percent 
B)  15 percent 
C)  18 percent 
D)  28 percent 
E)  55 percent 
A)  6 percent 
B)  15 percent 
C)  18 percent 
D)  28 percent 
E)  55 percent

Question 18

Stalking is an example of a third-degree felony.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following makes the decision to grant parole?

Accepted Answer

A)  a judge 
B)  a district attorney 
C)  the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles 
D)  the Texas Board of Prison Release 
E)  a defending attorney 
A)  a judge 
B)  a district attorney 
C)  the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles 
D)  the Texas Board of Prison Release 
E)  a defending attorney

Question 20

The average age of an inmate in a Texas prison is ______ years old.

Accepted Answer

A)  twenty-four 
B)  twenty-seven 
C)  thirty-two 
D)  thirty-seven 
E)  forty-five 
A)  twenty-four 
B)  twenty-seven 
C)  thirty-two 
D)  thirty-seven 
E)  forty-five

Which of the following is not likely to be included in a plea bargain?

The most prison-prone group of individuals in society are those that are

A second-degree felony can be punishable by two to twenty years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.

What type of offenses are Texas prison inmates most likely to be imprisoned for?

Which of the following states does not have a higher incarceration rate than Texas?

It is possible for a two-time offender of a DWI to be charged with a third-degree felony.

Which Texas county sends more people to death row than any other county in America?

One of the most controversial judicial issues in Texas is the death penalty. Explain some of the reasons for the controversy. How does race play a role in the controversy? What role does the court of criminal appeals play? What is the process by which clemencies are offered?

Lethal injection has been the means for execution in Texas since 1977.

A(n) ______ determines whether sufficient evidence is available to justify a trial.

What is one of the biggest issues in regard to perpetuating criminal activities in Texas?

The integrity of the Texas judicial system has been called into question many times. Explain what events have caused these questions. Then discuss the outcome of the situations and what the state of Texas is doing to combat future accusations.

Which individual has the vast amount of discretion in determining whether to charge a person with a crime?

The average prison time served by those that have been exonerated was ______ years.

In misdemeanor convictions, individuals lose their rights to which of the following?

In most situations, the first driving-while-intoxicated (DWI) charge is filed as a Class B misdemeanor.

What percentage of Texas prison inmates has been convicted of drug offenses?

Stalking is an example of a third-degree felony.

Which of the following makes the decision to grant parole?

The average age of an inmate in a Texas prison is ______ years old.

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

Texas and the Nation

The Texas Constitution

Political Parties in Texas

Elections in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Texas Legislature

The Texas Executive Branch

The Texas Judiciary

Public Finance in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Local Government in Texas

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Exam 10: Crime and Corrections Policy

Which of the following is not likely to be included in a plea bargain?

The most prison-prone group of individuals in society are those that are

A second-degree felony can be punishable by two to twenty years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.

What type of offenses are Texas prison inmates most likely to be imprisoned for?

Which of the following states does not have a higher incarceration rate than Texas?

It is possible for a two-time offender of a DWI to be charged with a third-degree felony.

Which Texas county sends more people to death row than any other county in America?

One of the most controversial judicial issues in Texas is the death penalty. Explain some of the reasons for the controversy. How does race play a role in the controversy? What role does the court of criminal appeals play? What is the process by which clemencies are offered?

Lethal injection has been the means for execution in Texas since 1977.

A(n) ______ determines whether sufficient evidence is available to justify a trial.

What is one of the biggest issues in regard to perpetuating criminal activities in Texas?

The integrity of the Texas judicial system has been called into question many times. Explain what events have caused these questions. Then discuss the outcome of the situations and what the state of Texas is doing to combat future accusations.

Which individual has the vast amount of discretion in determining whether to charge a person with a crime?

The average prison time served by those that have been exonerated was ______ years.

In misdemeanor convictions, individuals lose their rights to which of the following?

In most situations, the first driving-while-intoxicated (DWI) charge is filed as a Class B misdemeanor.

What percentage of Texas prison inmates has been convicted of drug offenses?

Stalking is an example of a third-degree felony.

Which of the following makes the decision to grant parole?

The average age of an inmate in a Texas prison is ______ years old.

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

Texas and the Nation

The Texas Constitution

Political Parties in Texas

Elections in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Texas Legislature

The Texas Executive Branch

The Texas Judiciary

Public Finance in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Local Government in Texas

Filters