Deck 15: Criminal Justice Policy

Question 1

Defense attorneys are more commonly known as "public defenders."

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The motto or self-proclaimed mission of the ACLU is

A) "Keep America Free and Safe."
B) "Freedom at all Costs."
C) "Death for Liberty."
D) "Liberty at all Costs."

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Approximately how many murders occur in the U.S. every year?

A) Less than 1,000
B) Between 10,000 and 15,000
C) Between 15,000 and 20,000
D) More than 20,000

Answer 3

C

Question 4

According to Emile Durkheim

A) crime is most commonly related to the brain capacity of individuals.
B) crime is significantly impacted by social structure.
C) certain races are more likely to be criminal than other races.
D) crime could be prevented through the use of testosterone-inhibiting drugs.

Question 5

Based on criminal procedure, the next step after indictment by a grand jury is the

A) selection of a trial jury.
B) preliminary proceedings.
C) arraignment.
D) sentencing phase.

Question 6

Community corrections is a good example of

A) cooperative federalism.
B) retributive justice.
C) rehabilitation approach.
D) so-called "three strikes" policy.

Question 7

In the landmark case, Wisconsin v. Mitchell 508 U.S. 476 (1993), the Supreme Court found

A) the death penalty is a form of cruel and unusual punishment.
B) incarceration is a violation of the First Amendment.
C) recidivism is necessary for safe communities.
D) hate crimes statutes were constitutional.

Question 8

According to the Children's Bureau report cited here, the single most common perpetrator of child maltreatment is

A) the father acting alone.
B) the mother acting alone.
C) friends of the family.
D) teachers acting alone.

Question 9

The U.S.A. Patriot Act

A) creates a national law enforcement system.
B) makes all felonies into federal crimes.
C) relaxes posse commitatus restrictions.
D) All of the above

Question 10

The landmark case Terry v. Ohio (392 U.S. 1) (1967) dealt with

A) exclusionary rule.
B) searches and seizures.
C) freedom of religion.
D) hate crimes.