Question 1

Grand juries do rule on the accused's guilt or innocence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Discuss the options a judge and prosecutor may have when addressing a criminal case. Review the levels of criminal charges and the possibility of a plea bargain and probation. Based on this knowledge, how "tough" is the Texas system?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the options a judge and prosecutor...

Question 3

Are the traditional Texan views on justice worth the burden to taxpayers? Is the shift to rehabilitation a good one for the state?

Accepted Answer

The traditional Texan views on justice,

Question 4

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

Question 5

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 6

In the state of Texas, what is the policy for felons' rights to vote?

Accepted Answer

A)  Felons are allowed to vote upon full discharge of their sentences. 
B)  Felons are allowed to vote upon full discharge of their sentences and completed community service. 
C)  Felons are allowed to vote only if their convictions involved crimes lesser than third-degree felonies. 
D)  Felons are allowed to vote only upon governor approval. 
E)  Felons are never allowed to vote in the state of Texas. 
A)  Felons are allowed to vote upon full discharge of their sentences. 
B)  Felons are allowed to vote upon full discharge of their sentences and completed community service. 
C)  Felons are allowed to vote only if their convictions involved crimes lesser than third-degree felonies. 
D)  Felons are allowed to vote only upon governor approval. 
E)  Felons are never allowed to vote in the state of Texas.

Question 7

In the 1972 case of Ruiz v. Estelle, the U.S. federal court determined that

Accepted Answer

A)  inmates' constitutionally guaranteed rights had been violated in Texas prisons. 
B)  inmates' treatment was ethical and appropriate based on the sentences. 
C)  inmates' case based on crowding, security, supervision, and health care had no basis and was thrown out of court. 
D)  inmates' treatment was to match the crimes they had committed, taking on a policy of "eye for an eye." 
E)  inmates were to participate in a work-study program in order to receive an education in prison. 
A)  inmates' constitutionally guaranteed rights had been violated in Texas prisons. 
B)  inmates' treatment was ethical and appropriate based on the sentences. 
C)  inmates' case based on crowding, security, supervision, and health care had no basis and was thrown out of court. 
D)  inmates' treatment was to match the crimes they had committed, taking on a policy of "eye for an eye." 
E)  inmates were to participate in a work-study program in order to receive an education in prison.

Question 8

For which type of offenses are Texas prison inmates most likely to be imprisoned?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

In Texas, felony juries are composed of ________ people and misdemeanor juries are composed of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  9; 6 
B)  12; 5 
C)  12; 6 
D)  6; 3 
E)  6; 12 
A)  9; 6 
B)  12; 5 
C)  12; 6 
D)  6; 3 
E)  6; 12

Question 10

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 11

The most serious felony is

Accepted Answer

A)  aggravated assault. 
B)  capital murder. 
C)  aggravated kidnapping. 
D)  aggravated sexual assault. 
E)  manslaughter. 
A)  aggravated assault. 
B)  capital murder. 
C)  aggravated kidnapping. 
D)  aggravated sexual assault. 
E)  manslaughter.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes capital punishment in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of prisoners executed in Texas has been slowly decreasing since the 1970s. 
B)  Texas has both the highest rate of executions and the highest rate of successful death sentence appeals in the nation. 
C)  Texas executes more individuals than any other state and has a statistically low rate of successfully appealed capital cases. 
D)  The number of executions in Texas is double the number of executions in every other state combined. 
E)  Texas has had more death penalty cases overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court than any other state. 
A)  The number of prisoners executed in Texas has been slowly decreasing since the 1970s. 
B)  Texas has both the highest rate of executions and the highest rate of successful death sentence appeals in the nation. 
C)  Texas executes more individuals than any other state and has a statistically low rate of successfully appealed capital cases. 
D)  The number of executions in Texas is double the number of executions in every other state combined. 
E)  Texas has had more death penalty cases overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court than any other state.

Grand juries do rule on the accused's guilt or innocence.

Discuss the options a judge and prosecutor may have when addressing a criminal case. Review the levels of criminal charges and the possibility of a plea bargain and probation. Based on this knowledge, how "tough" is the Texas system?

Are the traditional Texan views on justice worth the burden to taxpayers? Is the shift to rehabilitation a good one for the state?

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

Which of the following makes the decision to grant parole?

In the state of Texas, what is the policy for felons' rights to vote?

In the 1972 case of Ruiz v. Estelle, the U.S. federal court determined that

For which type of offenses are Texas prison inmates most likely to be imprisoned?

In Texas, felony juries are composed of people and misdemeanor juries are composed of .

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?

The most serious felony is

Which of the following best describes capital punishment in Texas?

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

Grand juries do rule on the accused's guilt or innocence.

Discuss the options a judge and prosecutor may have when addressing a criminal case. Review the levels of criminal charges and the possibility of a plea bargain and probation. Based on this knowledge, how "tough" is the Texas system?

Are the traditional Texan views on justice worth the burden to taxpayers? Is the shift to rehabilitation a good one for the state?

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

Which of the following makes the decision to grant parole?

In the state of Texas, what is the policy for felons' rights to vote?

In the 1972 case of Ruiz v. Estelle, the U.S. federal court determined that

For which type of offenses are Texas prison inmates most likely to be imprisoned?

In Texas, felony juries are composed of ________ people and misdemeanor juries are composed of ________.

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?

The most serious felony is

Which of the following best describes capital punishment in Texas?

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 Texas, felony juries are composed of people and misdemeanor juries are composed of .