FINAL

FINAL  Question 1 5 out of 5 points “Get-tough” sentencing would support punishment because the criminal deserves it. Another name for this philosophy is: Answer s: A.   Specific deterrence B.   Retribution C.   Transportation D.   Incapacitation  Question 2 5 out of 5 points In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court effectively ban the use of the death penalty? Answer s: A.   Gregg v. Georgia B.   United v. Fanfan C.   Furman v. Georgia D.   Escobedo v. Illinois  Question 3 5 out of 5 points Which of the following statements is accurate in regard the consent defense? Answer s: A.   Consent is a valid defense to use when a hunter accidentally shoots another hunter to death B.   The defense that the victim said it was okay to assist them in committing suicide C.   Consent is not considered an acceptable defense under any circumstance D.   It could be a defense in certain sporting events that might result in an opponent’s death  Question 4 5 out of 5 points Which is considered a crime against habitation? Answer s: A.   Rape

B.   Robbery  C.   Arson D.   Treason   Question 5 5 out of 5 points Which of the following is not one of the contemporary philosophies regarding the purpose of punishment? Answer s: A.   Rehabilitation B.   Deterrence C.   Incapacitation D.   Frustration  Question 6 5 out of 5 points How much good time credit can a federal prisoner earn annually after completion of the first year of their sentence? Answer s: A.   100 days B.   67 days  C.   54 days D.   24 days  Question 7 5 out of 5 points Which of the following is not a category of inchoate offenses? Answer s: A.   Scheme B.   Attempt C.   Solicitation  D.   Conspiracy   Question 8 5 out of 5 points

D.   Attempt  Question 12 5 out of 5 points Another term used to denote probation is: Answer s: A.   Parole B.   Diversion C.   Suspended sentence D.   None of these  Question 13 5 out of 5 points The success of a probation or parole officer is judged by: Answer s: A.   The judge B.   The number of clients who successfully completed probation or parole C.   The number of clients he or she returned to prison D.   The supervisor  Question 14 5 out of 5 points Tough sentencing laws designed to punish repeat offenders more harshly is called the: Answer s: A.   Presumptive sentencing laws B.   Determinate laws C.   Recidivism laws D.   Habitual offender laws  Question 15 5 out of 5 points How many pardons can a governor grant? Answer s: A.   10 B.   2

C.   None the first in office D.   There are no limitations on pardons that a governor may grant  Question 16 5 out of 5 points Who has the authority to grant a pardon or clemency? Answer s: A.   The U.S. House and Senate B.   The President C.   A state senator D.   The U.S. Supreme Court  Question 17 5 out of 5 points Mrs. Johnson shot and killed a man who was trying to break into her house. What is the legal basis for her defending herself from a home invasion? Answer s: A.   Insanity B.   Self-defense C.   The home invasion doctrine D.   Necessity   Question 18 5 out of 5 points Which state passed the first probation statute? Answer s: A.   New York B.   Massachusetts  C.   Ohio D.   South Carolina  Question 19 5 out of 5 points Reduction in the severity or length of an inmate’s sentence is called a(n): Answer A.  

5 out of 5 points Imprisonment for violating a condition of probation is called what? Answer s: A.   Criminal Act B.   Total Violation  C.   Technical Violation  D.   Technical Crime  Question 24 5 out of 5 points Corporal punishment would involve the administration of: Answer s: A.   Community Service B.   A split sentence C.   A rehabilitation program  D.   Bodily Pain  Question 25 5 out of 5 points The decision to grant parole is made by the: Answer s: A.   Parole Board B.   Police C.   Prosecutor  D.   Judge   Question 26 5 out of 5 points A convicted offender’s background, attitude and circumstances surrounding the offense are summarized for the judge by a probation officer prior to sentencing. This report is called a: Answer s: A.   Determinate investigation B.   Presentence investigation C.   Sentencing report

D.   Victim impact statement  Question 27 5 out of 5 points When a defendant is offered an alternative to criminal trial and a possible prison sentence, it is called a: Answer s: A.   Good time credit B.   Diversion C.   Suspended sentence D.   Mandatory release  Question 28 5 out of 5 points Approximately how much does it cost to keep someone on probation for a year? Answer s: A.   $3,300 B.   $800 C.   $2,500 D.   $10,000  Question 29 5 out of 5 points Which limit of the law protects a person from being punished for an action committed before such a law existed? Answer s: A.   Principle of legality B.   Due process C.   Right to privacy D.   Ex post facto laws  Question 30 5 out of 5 points Which is not one of the advantages of probation? Answer s: A.   Cost

5 out of 5 points A meeting with an inmate and his attorney in which the parole board decides whether to grant or deny parole is called: Answer s: A.   Trial B.   Probation Hearing  C.   Parole Hearing D.   Mediation   Question 35 5 out of 5 points According to the textbook, there are six major factors that have a significant impact on the impartiality of a sentence.  Which of these is not among them? Answer s: A.   The court B.   The Judge  C.   Prosecutor  D.   The presentence investigation   Question 36 5 out of 5 points Mandatory release, is the release of inmates after they have served: Answer s: A.   The entire length of their maximum sentence B.   85 % of the sentence C.   Half of their sentence D.   No time in prison  Question 37 5 out of 5 points Which of the following is not one of the standard conditions for a probationer? Answer s: A.   Have a place to live B.   Refrain from drug or alcohol use

C.   Be active in a church of the probationer’s choosing D.   Maintain employment  Question 38 5 out of 5 points Which state was first to adopt a new verdict known as “guilty but mentally ill”? Answer s: A.   Texas B.   Michigan  C.   Florida D.   Ohio  Question 39 5 out of 5 points Which defense is sometimes nicknamed as the “lesser of two evils?” Answer s: A.   Self-defense B.   Necessity C.   Involuntary actions D.   Mistake or ignorance of fact or law  Question 40 5 out of 5 points There are two types of due process—substantive and: Answer s: A.   Incomplete crime B.   Procedural C.   Un-substantive D.   None of the above  Question 41 5 out of 5 points The law must provide clear and specific language to define a prohibited behavior. If they do not, they are considered: Answer s: A.   Void of overbreadth

An example of crime against the state according to the model penal code is: Answer s: A.   Prostitution  B.   Sedition C.   Burglary  D.   Gambling   Question 46 5 out of 5 points Comments made by an injured party at an offender’s sentencing hearing are known as the: Answer s: A.   Sentencing guidelines B.   Victim impact statements C.   Presentence investigation report D.   None of these  Question 47 5 out of 5 points A legal claim by a defendant that he or she did not understand the difference between right and wrong because they were suffering from a disease or mental defect is known as: Answer s: A.   Insanity  B.   Lunacy  C.   Mentally liable  D.   Mental fatigue   Question 48 5 out of 5 points The origin of parole based on the concept of releasing prisoners on their honor after serving a portion of their sentence is: Answer s: A.   Parole d’honneur B.   Mark system C.   Probation 

D.   Ticket of leave  Question 49 5 out of 5 points The conditional release of a convicted offender before he or she serves any prison time is called: Answer s: A.   Parole B.   Pardon C.   Probation  D.   Clemency   Question 50 5 out of 5 points Which limit of the law requires the publication of a law before it can be enforced? Answer s: A.   Principle of legality B.   Due process C.   Right to privacy D.   Ex post facto laws Thursday, January 25, 2024 3:38:20 PM CST