Criminal Justice Test

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1.

An eye for an eye is an example of punishment based on
- A.
  
  Retribution
- B.
  
  Rehabilation
- C.
  
  Incapacitation
- D.
  
  Deterrence
2.

Which of the following are most consistent with incapacitation
- A.
  
  Drug treatment, indeterminate sentence and parole
- B.
  
  Banishment, life in prison and the death penalty
- C.
  
  Indefinite sentences, probation and parole
- D.
  
  Indefinite sentences, indeterminate sentece and probation
3.

The older theory of punishment is
- A.
  
  Rehabilation
- B.
  
  Deterrance
- C.
  
  Incapaciation
- D.
  
  Retribuation
4.

Incapacitation that focuses on offenders with a high risk of serious recidivism is termed ______ incapacitation
- A.
  
  Focused
- B.
  
  Special
- C.
  
  Selective
- D.
  
  Preferential
5.

The concept of __________ dominated most thinking about sentencing for the most of twentieth century
- A.
  
  Retribution
- B.
  
  Rehabiliation
- C.
  
  Incapacitation
- D.
  
  Deterrence
6.

SInce the mid 1970s, the trend in sentencing has been to
- A.
  
  Turn toward rehabiliation
- B.
  
  Increased the use of indeterminate sentencing
- C.
  
  Ignore incapacitation and deterrence
- D.
  
  Decrese judicial and parole board discretion
7.

A sentence of one to five years imprisonment is a __________ sentence
- A.
  
  Determinate
- B.
  
  Fixed
- C.
  
  Indeterminate
- D.
  
  Mandatory minimum
8.

A ____ or fixed sentence is a sentence of a specific number of years imprisonment
- A.
  
  Determinate
- B.
  
  Indeterminate
- C.
  
  Indefinite
- D.
  
  Definite
9.

Wide sentencing discretion and makig the punihsment fit the criminal is most consistent with
- A.
  
  General deterrance
- B.
  
  Rehabilitation
- C.
  
  Retribution
- D.
  
  Just deserts
10.

The _______ amendment bans cruel and unusual punishments
- A.
  
  Fifth
- B.
  
  Sixth
- C.
  
  Eighth
- D.
  
  Ninth
11.

Beginning around 1975, trends in prison populations showed
- A.
  
  Slight decreases
- B.
  
  Slight increases
- C.
  
  Marked decreases
- D.
  
  Marked increases
12.

Traditionally in the U.S., the primary alternative to prison was
- A.
  
  Parole
- B.
  
  Banishment
- C.
  
  Intermediate
- D.
  
  Probation
13.

Symbolic restitution usually involves some form of
- A.
  
  Community service
- B.
  
  Direct pyment to victim
- C.
  
  A fine
- D.
  
  House arrest
14.

In many jurisdiction with indeterminate sentencing, the earliest the convict can be paroled is typically when time served plus ____ equals the minium sentence
- A.
  
  Merit credits
- B.
  
  Positive days
- C.
  
  Rehabiliation credits
- D.
  
  Good time
15.

Fines are most consistent with the punihsment theory of
- A.
  
  Retribution
- B.
  
  Rehabilitation
- C.
  
  Deterrence
- D.
  
  Incapacitation
16.

Evidence shows that the success at rehabilitation centers on what
- A.
  
  The quality, including the funding, of the rehabilitation program
- B.
  
  That the program forces inmates tochange their behavior by participating job training, counseling, and other reentry programs
- C.
  
  The desire of the inmate to change behavior
- D.
  
  All of the above
17.

Sentences of flogging, branding, or chopping off a hand are no long permitted in the United States. Why?
- A.
  
  Because states have prohibited these kinds of punishment
- B.
  
  Because of the Eighth Amendments ban on cruel and unusual punishment
- C.
  
  Because of activism of human rights
- D.
  
  Floggin is still permitted in some U.S. jurisdiction
18.

Most prisoners on death row have atleast one prior felong conviction
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

Retribution focuses on the crime committed, not on the defendant
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

The executive branch of government becomes involved in punishment by way of pardons and parole
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

The second amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

An indeterminate sentence can also be called a indefinite sentence because it represents a range based on whether or not treatment is successful
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

Restitution is infrequently ordered in federal court because most defendants do not have the ability to pay
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

Courtroom work groups use ____ penalties in seeking individual sentences
- A.
  
  Usual crime
- B.
  
  Normal
- C.
  
  Going rate
- D.
  
  Typical sanction
25.

The most important factor in setting normal penalties in the
- A.
  
  Seriousness of the offense
- B.
  
  Prior record of the offender
- C.
  
  Persuasiveness of the prosecutor
- D.
  
  Skill of the defense attorney