Question 1

Identify which of the following is true about jury size.

Accepted Answer

A)   The minimum size of individuals on a jury in criminal cases is 12.
B)   The minimum size of individuals on a jury in criminal cases is 6.
C)   The maximum size of individuals on a jury in criminal cases is 6.
D)   There is no minimum amount of people required to be on a jury in criminal cases.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Summarize the basics of the indeterminate sentence.

Accepted Answer

The legislature specifies a minimum and ...

Question 3

House arrest is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   imprisonment
B)   intermediate sanctions
C)   presumptive sentence
D)   determinate sentenceE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Reconciliation focuses on transforming the individual into a productive member of society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss and explain the significance of the seriousness of offense and the defendant's prior record.

Accepted Answer

Studies indicate the principal basis for...

Question 6

Tom was convicted of rape and received the sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole. He is up for parole board review. His sentence is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   indeterminate
B)   determinate
C)   mandatory minimum
D)   presumptiveE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

A crime being particularly brutal would be considered ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   an aggravating circumstance
B)   a mitigating circumstance
C)   irrelevant in the sentencing process
D)   none of the aboveE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

Tom believes that individuals should be punished in order to send the message that crime should not occur. Tom most likely agrees with what purpose of punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)   retribution
B)   deterrence
C)   incapacitation
D)   rehabilitationE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Juries must be comprised of 12 individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Short-term shock incarceration is an example of intermediate sanctions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain and discuss the history and significance of Sentencing Reform and Three Strikes Laws.

Accepted Answer

In 1980, Minnesota adopted sentencing gu...

Question 12

Identify which of the important functions of trials assures that the government will intervene to protect citizens by prosecuting wrongdoers.

Accepted Answer

A)   symbolism
B)   legitimacy
C)   security
D)   lawE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

Identify which case decided that a 12-person jury is not constitutionally required.

Accepted Answer

A)   Ballew v. Georgia
B)   Furman v. Georgia
C)   Gregg v. Georgia
D)   Williams v. FloridaE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Deterrence refers to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   punishment intended to transform individual into productive member of society
B)   punishing to discourage from offenses happening again
C)   punishing in order to harm the individual who caused harm
D)   punishing to remove individual from society as an interest for safetyE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Jessica believes that individuals who commit crime should be locked up so that they can pay for their crimes. Jessica most likely agrees with what purpose of punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)   deterrence
B)   retribution
C)   incapacitation
D)   rehabilitationE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following cases started the moratorium on the death penalty.

Accepted Answer

A)   Gregg v. Georgia
B)   Furman v. Georgia
C)   Roe v. Wade
D)   Ballew v. GeorgiaE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Minimum and maximum sentences are given by judges, but parole boards reviewing cases decide actual sentence time being served. This refers to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   presumptive sentences
B)   mandatory minimum sentences
C)   determinate sentences
D)   indeterminate sentencesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT true about juries and social science?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is proven that scientific jury selection can predict the behavior of specific jurors.
B)   There is an increase in jury consultants.
C)   Consultants analyze body language and handwriting.
D)   Mock juries are used to test persuasiveness of arguments prior to actual trials.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Tommy is a juror in a case where there is ample evidence of the defendant's guilt. However, Tommy believes that the system is imposing harsh sentences for that specific crime and does not want to participate in it. He tells other jurors they should vote the defendant not guilty. Tommy is engaging in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   challenge for cause
B)   nullification
C)   peremptory challenge
D)   jury tamperingE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Retribution refers to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   punishing to discourage from offenses happening again
B)   punishing in order to harm the individual that caused harm
C)   punishing to remove individual from society as an interest for safety
D)   punishment intended to transform individual into productive member of societyE) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Discuss and explain the significance of the seriousness of offense and the defendant's prior record.

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Identify which of the important functions of trials assures that the government will intervene to protect citizens by prosecuting wrongdoers.

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Short-term shock incarceration is an example of intermediate sanctions.

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Explain and discuss the history and significance of Sentencing Reform and Three Strikes Laws.

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Deterrence refers to ______.

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Which of the following cases started the moratorium on the death penalty.

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Minimum and maximum sentences are given by judges, but parole boards reviewing cases decide actual sentence time being served. This refers to ______.

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Which of the following is NOT true about juries and social science?

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Summarize the basics of the indeterminate sentence.

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Discuss and explain the significance of the seriousness of offense and the defendant's prior record.

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Identify which of the important functions of trials assures that the government will intervene to protect citizens by prosecuting wrongdoers.

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Short-term shock incarceration is an example of intermediate sanctions.

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