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Ethical issues transcend all elements of the justice system. Why are ethical standards so important in criminal justice? a. Without ethical decision making, it is possible that individual civil rights and liberties will suffer. b. Agents of the criminal justice […]

The death penalty is used in all states and by the federal government. a. True b. False A number of county law enforcement agencies are now engaging in anti-terror and homeland security activities. a. True b. False Answer: True Which […]

In a consent search, individuals waive their constitutional rights. a. True b. False In which 1994 case did the court rule that prison officials are legally liable if, knowing that an inmate faces a serious risk of harm, they disregard […]

What term is used to describe the phenomena where black officers must deal with the expectation that they will give members of their own race a break, while at the same time they experience overt racism from their police colleagues? […]

_______is used to resolve control and shape personal interactions such as wills trusts and property ownership. The time-in-rank system used in police departments often discourages the: a. recruitment and hiring of college-educated officers. b. recruitment and hiring of minority officers. […]

The USAPA expands the use of racial and ethnic profiling in transportation hubs such as airports and train stations. a. True b. False When Madalyn is on patrol, she focuses on stopping motor vehicles and aggressively arresting and detaining suspects […]

Which theory of collective inmate violence attributes the problem to abrupt crackdowns or changes in inmate freedoms that are implemented by prison administrators? a. The administrative control theory b. The responsibility theory c. The inmate balance theory d. The hands-off […]

The Philadelphia survey found that arrest and punishment did little to deter chronic offenders. a. True b. False Although Gary currently works in the crime lab, he has noticed that the role of policing is changing in his department. He […]

What term was adopted in 12th century to refer to a breach of faith with one’s feudal lord? a. Lex talionis b. Felonia c. Sucordisco d. Mala prohibitum The first state to establish a court administrative office was in 1927. […]

Laura picked up her phone one evening to find that the Microsoft help desk was calling. She had been having trouble with a slow running computer for a while but hadn”t yet contacted Microsoft to get help for the problem. […]

Which American city created the first formal U.S. police department? a. Boston b. New York City c. Philadelphia d. Chicago Which of the following is not believed to be a reason that people fail on parole? a. Parolees are released […]

The efforts of the child savers prompted the development of the first comprehensive juvenile court in 1899. a. True b. False Which officer’s style involves acting as problem solvers and is therefore well suited for community policing? a. Crime fighter […]

What type of treatment program has flourished under the Bush administration? a. Behavior modification b. Milieu therapy c. Therapeutic community d. Faith-based rehabilitation Jessica was asked to participate in a rehabilitation program that is designed to provide a more successful […]

Intensive probation supervision has been proven effective at reducing re-offending rates. a. True b. False The concept of attorney competence was defined by the U.S. Supreme Court in what case? a. Gideon v. Wainwright b. Stricklandv.Washington c. Burger v. Kemp […]

47. With Jessica’s new charge of home invasion and robbery, she will likely be sentenced to prison time. What component of the system will she serve her sentence in? a. corrections b. institutional supervision c. courts d. police ANSWER: a […]

True / False 1. Crime is higher today than it was in the 19th and early 20th centuries. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: Developing the Criminal Justice System LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.01.01 – Discuss the formation of the criminal […]

True / False 1. Probation typically involves the suspension of an offender’s sentence for promise of good behavior in the community. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: p. 255-256 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.10.09 – Know what is meant by intermediate […]

49. YouareGrant’sprobationofficerandyoustopbythepolicestationtovisitanofficerongunamnestyandbuyback day.YouseeGrantturninginahandgun,andalthoughheisindeedturningitin,itisaviolationofGrant’sconditions of probation to be in possession of a firearm. What is your best course of action? a. changeGrant’sprobationtoasuspendedsentence b. make Grant forfeit the money he receives from the gun amnesty program c. revokeGrant’sprobationonthespotandhaveyourfriendarresthim d. notify Grant that […]

True / False 1. Penal Institutions where offenders would go to be deprived of their freedom for punishment have been around since the 10th century. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: p. 284 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.11.01 – Understand the […]

49. Seanhasn’tevercometogripswithhischildhoodandhisfeelingsofabandonmentandhasbeenseeingtheprison psychologist and is getting treatment. Why do inmates have this opportunity inside prison? a. the medical model b. the Pennsylvania model c. the Auburn model d. We are required to treat the ill. ANSWER: a REFERENCES: p.290 LEARNING […]

47. Benhasabeefwithoneoftheotherinmates.Hehasn’tpaidhisgamblingdebtandkeepsbettingonothergames. Benisgrowingtiredofdealingwiththeinmatebutheistryingnottolosehishead.Whywon’thegoaheadandget his money, at any cost? a. Ben is not a violent criminal. b. Ben is a low man in the prison hierarchy. c. There is an inmate social code. d. The importation model ANSWER: c REFERENCES: p.310 […]

Chapter 13 : Juvenile Justice in the Twenty-First Century Powered by Cognero Page 1 ANSWER: True REFERENCES: p. 347 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.13.08 – Describe the juvenile correctional process True / False 1. The child savers movement was made up of […]

True / False 1. Bernie Madoff, the mastermind behind the largest criminal conspiracy in history has been sentenced to death and is currently awaiting execution in a NY prison. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: p. 368 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: […]

True / False 1. It is estimated that there are more than 850,000 gang members in the United States. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: p. 39 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.02.04 – Recognize the trends in the crime rates 2. […]

True / False 1. The roots of criminal law in the United States can be directly traced to the Bible. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: p. 66 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.03.01 – Know the similarities and differences between the […]

True / False 1. Thief takers were professional criminals that assisted burglars. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: p. 90 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.04.01 – Summarize characteristics of the first law enforcement agencies 2. In colonial America, the sheriff did […]

True / False 1. College degrees may have little direct impact on promotion potentials for police officers. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: p. 113 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.05.01 – Understand the organization of police departments 2. The average police […]

True / False 1. The higher the percentage of black officers on the police force, the higher the arrest rates for crimes such as assault. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: p. 138 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.06.03 – Explain police […]

A police officer in plainclothes is eating lunch in a restaurant on his day off. He is not noticed by two patrol officers sitting at the counter having coffee. The uniformed patrol officers get up and leave without paying or […]

True / False 1. The drug court movement began in New York. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: p. 166 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.07.02 – Describe the federal court system 2. Appellate courts try cases. a. True b. False ANSWER: […]

True / False 1. Bail can be used to punish an accused, and can be denied or revoked at the indulgence of the court. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: p. 192 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.08.02 – Discuss the main […]

49. Sara had a midterm exam to study for and forgot about her court date. What will happen to her? a. a bounty hunter will come looking for her b. she will have to pay the full amount of her […]

True / False 1. Once good time is earned by inmates, it cannot be revoked even if the inmates break rules, get into fights, or disobey the rules a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: p. 230 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.09.04 […]

48. Inthe1800’swhattypeofpunishmentrepresentedliberalreform? a. Wergild b. Indentured servants c. Penitentiaries d. Hard labor work camps ANSWER: c REFERENCES: p.226 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ESCJ.SIEG.15.09.01 – Outline the historical development of punishment Caroline has been arrested for shoplifting at Bloomingdales. This is not her […]

John was born into a family that didn’t have very much money, and it seemed that his parents struggled to put and keep food on the table. As he grew up he found school boring despite being smart, so he […]

Which courts review whether the judge conducted the trial in an approved manner? a. Magistrate courts b. Special courts c. Appellate courts d. There is no court to review the conduct of the judge during trial. Which of the following […]

In recent years, the view of correctional officers has changed to; a. One where they have the most dangerous job in the U.S. b. One where they are seen as ruthless that enjoys their power c. One where they are […]

Which style of policing prefers to ignore or treat informally issues of concern, unless the social or political order is being jeopardized? a. Crime fighter b. Social agent c. Law enforcer d. Watchman Which view of criminality argues that people […]

The Sumners Ashurst act made it a federal offense to transport interstate commerce goods made in prison for private use a. True b. False The bluecurtainis a term used to describe: a. police reluctance to express personal feelings with each […]

Probation typically involves the suspension of an offender’s sentence for promise of good behavior in the community. a. True b. False The desire for warm stable relationships that are otherwise unobtainable in the prison environment often leads the female inmate […]

The creation of the Chicago Crime Commission in 1919 was the first time the work of the criminal justice system was recognized. a. True b. False The Supreme Court has used case law to define the boundaries of the Miranda […]

An officer approaches a group of teenagers drinking beer, she checks everyone’s ID and arrests all who are underage. This example best typifies which officer style? a. Crime fighter b. Social agent c. Law enforcer d. Watchman John Augustus revolutionized […]

For a person to be considered to have committed a crime, some act is required to prove the actors willingness to commit harm. a. True b. False The ideas and principles that society considers important at a given time and […]

Which type of cyber vandalism appears as a benign application which actually contains codes that can damage the system operations? a. Mydoom b. Trojan horse c. Malware d. Dhiseling What group formed the Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of […]