Question 1

The highest fine an individual can receive upon criminal sentencing is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  $5,000 
B)  $10,000 
C)  $20,000 
D)  $50,000 
E)  $100,000 
A)  $5,000 
B)  $10,000 
C)  $20,000 
D)  $50,000 
E)  $100,000

Question 2

In the past 20 years, the costs of prison construction and maintenance have risen from approximately ________ to approximately ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  $147 million; $3 billion 
B)  $147 million; $900 million 
C)  $1 billion; $5 billion 
D)  $609 million; $1.5 billion 
E)  $609 million; $2.8 billion 
A)  $147 million; $3 billion 
B)  $147 million; $900 million 
C)  $1 billion; $5 billion 
D)  $609 million; $1.5 billion 
E)  $609 million; $2.8 billion

Question 3

Misdemeanor crimes can only result in a fine of up to $4,000 and a sentence of over one year in jail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Michael Morton Act established a uniform policy for district attorneys to make material that can help defendants' cases available to defense attorneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A felony is a serious criminal offense, punishable by a prison sentence or fine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

People serving time for capital crimes are eligible for parole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Prior to 1910, the Texas prisons were leased to railroads, planters, and others who provided them with food and clothing and paid a stipend to the state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The average prison time served by those who have been exonerated was ________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  13 
C)  19 
D)  24 
E)  31 
A)  8 
B)  13 
C)  19 
D)  24 
E)  31

Question 10

What is the average amount of time an inmate spends on death row in Texas before execution?

Accepted Answer

A)  5.23 years 
B)  10.26 years 
C)  18.37 years 
D)  22.45 years 
E)  29.85 years 
A)  5.23 years 
B)  10.26 years 
C)  18.37 years 
D)  22.45 years 
E)  29.85 years

Question 11

Over 90 percent of the Texas prisoners are male, and the average age of prisoners is only ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  18 
C)  30 
D)  38 
E)  45 
A)  25 
B)  18 
C)  30 
D)  38 
E)  45

Question 12

In regard to the rules of community supervision (probation) requirements, what are the results of compliance versus violation?

Accepted Answer

A)  A criminal in compliance will likely have his or her record expunged, while a criminal in violation will likely be given a harsher sentence in the future. 
B)  A criminal in compliance will likely receive an early release of up to one-third the term, while a criminal in violation may be sent to jail for the remainder of his or her sentence. 
C)  A criminal in compliance will likely receive monetary compensation for his or her time, while a criminal in violation may be sent to jail for the remainder of his or her sentence. 
D)  A criminal in compliance will likely receive an early release of up to two-thirds the term, while a criminal in violation may be sent to jail for the remainder of his or her sentence, with an additional amount of time added to his or her initial sentencing. 
E)  A criminal in compliance will likely receive an early release after the first year of the term, while a criminal in violation may be sent to death row. 
A)  A criminal in compliance will likely have his or her record expunged, while a criminal in violation will likely be given a harsher sentence in the future. 
B)  A criminal in compliance will likely receive an early release of up to one-third the term, while a criminal in violation may be sent to jail for the remainder of his or her sentence. 
C)  A criminal in compliance will likely receive monetary compensation for his or her time, while a criminal in violation may be sent to jail for the remainder of his or her sentence. 
D)  A criminal in compliance will likely receive an early release of up to two-thirds the term, while a criminal in violation may be sent to jail for the remainder of his or her sentence, with an additional amount of time added to his or her initial sentencing. 
E)  A criminal in compliance will likely receive an early release after the first year of the term, while a criminal in violation may be sent to death row.

Question 13

The scandals and abuses of the Texas prison system led to the creation of a

Accepted Answer

A)  Joint Committee on Prison Reform. 
B)  Blue Ribbon Committee on Prison Reform. 
C)  state prison board. 
D)  general prison manager. 
E)  warden. 
A)  Joint Committee on Prison Reform. 
B)  Blue Ribbon Committee on Prison Reform. 
C)  state prison board. 
D)  general prison manager. 
E)  warden.

Question 14

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 15

The most prison-prone group in society is ________ between the ages of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Black males; 15 and 25. 
B)  Hispanic males; 18 and 25. 
C)  males; 20 and 29. 
D)  females and high school dropouts; 18 and 25. 
E)  poor males; 18 and 45. 
A)  Black males; 15 and 25. 
B)  Hispanic males; 18 and 25. 
C)  males; 20 and 29. 
D)  females and high school dropouts; 18 and 25. 
E)  poor males; 18 and 45.

Question 16

The most important actors in the Texas criminal justice system are the criminals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Texas is the home of more verified wrongful convictions than any other state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Inmates at state jails served on average ________ percent of their sentences before being released.

Accepted Answer

A)  59.6 
B)  98.5 
C)  75.8 
D)  61.1 
E)  50.1 
A)  59.6 
B)  98.5 
C)  75.8 
D)  61.1 
E)  50.1

Question 19

Do concerns that Texas has executed innocent people make you reconsider your views on the death penalty? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

A serious criminal offense that subjects a person to state prison punishment is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  felony. 
B)  indictment. 
C)  petty crime. 
D)  misdemeanor. 
E)  capital crime. 
A)  felony. 
B)  indictment. 
C)  petty crime. 
D)  misdemeanor. 
E)  capital crime.

The highest fine an individual can receive upon criminal sentencing is ________.

In the past 20 years, the costs of prison construction and maintenance have risen from approximately to approximately .

Misdemeanor crimes can only result in a fine of up to $4,000 and a sentence of over one year in jail.

The Michael Morton Act established a uniform policy for district attorneys to make material that can help defendants' cases available to defense attorneys.

A felony is a serious criminal offense, punishable by a prison sentence or fine.

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

People serving time for capital crimes are eligible for parole.

Prior to 1910, the Texas prisons were leased to railroads, planters, and others who provided them with food and clothing and paid a stipend to the state.

The average prison time served by those who have been exonerated was ________ years.

What is the average amount of time an inmate spends on death row in Texas before execution?

Over 90 percent of the Texas prisoners are male, and the average age of prisoners is only ________.

In regard to the rules of community supervision (probation) requirements, what are the results of compliance versus violation?

The scandals and abuses of the Texas prison system led to the creation of a

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

The most prison-prone group in society is between the ages of .

The most important actors in the Texas criminal justice system are the criminals.

Texas is the home of more verified wrongful convictions than any other state.

Inmates at state jails served on average ________ percent of their sentences before being released.

Do concerns that Texas has executed innocent people make you reconsider your views on the death penalty? Why or why not?

A serious criminal offense that subjects a person to state prison punishment is a(n)

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties in Texas

Elections in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Texas Legislature

The Texas Executive Branch

The Texas Judiciary

Local Government in Texas

Public Finance in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

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Exam 13: Crime and Corrections Policy in Texas

The highest fine an individual can receive upon criminal sentencing is ________.

In the past 20 years, the costs of prison construction and maintenance have risen from approximately ________ to approximately ________.

Misdemeanor crimes can only result in a fine of up to $4,000 and a sentence of over one year in jail.

The Michael Morton Act established a uniform policy for district attorneys to make material that can help defendants' cases available to defense attorneys.

A felony is a serious criminal offense, punishable by a prison sentence or fine.

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

People serving time for capital crimes are eligible for parole.

Prior to 1910, the Texas prisons were leased to railroads, planters, and others who provided them with food and clothing and paid a stipend to the state.

The average prison time served by those who have been exonerated was ________ years.

What is the average amount of time an inmate spends on death row in Texas before execution?

Over 90 percent of the Texas prisoners are male, and the average age of prisoners is only ________.

In regard to the rules of community supervision (probation) requirements, what are the results of compliance versus violation?

The scandals and abuses of the Texas prison system led to the creation of a

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

The most prison-prone group in society is ________ between the ages of ________.

The most important actors in the Texas criminal justice system are the criminals.

Texas is the home of more verified wrongful convictions than any other state.

Inmates at state jails served on average ________ percent of their sentences before being released.

Do concerns that Texas has executed innocent people make you reconsider your views on the death penalty? Why or why not?

A serious criminal offense that subjects a person to state prison punishment is a(n)

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties in Texas

Elections in Texas

Interest Groups and Lobbying

The Texas Legislature

The Texas Executive Branch

The Texas Judiciary

Local Government in Texas

Public Finance in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Filters

In the past 20 years, the costs of prison construction and maintenance have risen from approximately to approximately .

The most prison-prone group in society is between the ages of .