The political policing era relied heavily on patronage.
a. True
b. False
A witness observes a man stabbed an innocent bystander. What type of evidence would
the witness offer?
a. circumstantial
b. direct
c. real
d. demonstrative
According to John DiIulio, what three elements are characteristic of the quality of
prisoners’ lives in a good prison?
a. discipline, punishment, silence
b. fun, peace, entertainment
c. order, amenities, services
d. entertainment, democracy, free movement
In Ricketts v. Adamson (1987),the Supreme Court ruled that
a. when a guilty plea rests on a promise of a prosecutor, it must be fulfilled
b. defendants must uphold the plea agreement or suffer the consequences
c. a plea of guilty may be accepted for the purpose of a lesser sentence by a defendant
who maintains his or her innocence
d. defendants must state that they are voluntarily making a plea of guilty
Laws regulating disorderly conduct deal with clear-cut situations.
a. True
b. False
Katie has been charged with armed robbery. The judge has set her bail at $250,000. She
is currently in jail awaiting a family member to raise her bail. This is Katie’s first
offense. She claims that she was forced to commit the crime because she could not pay
her rent.
The judge in Katie’s case determine her bail amount based upon _________.
a. cash bonds
b. bail funds
c. detention guidelines
d. bail guidelines
The _______ model aims at speedy and early disposition of a case.
a. legal sufficiency
b. trial sufficiency
c. system sufficiency
d. jusification sufficiency
The late Chief Justice ______ actively sought to reduce the opportunities for capital
punishment defendants to have their appeals heard by multiple courts
a. John Roberts
b. William Rehnquist
c. Earl Warren
d. John Marshall
Warden Campbell is having a difficult time recruiting qualified correctional officers. He
has also had a difficult time maintaining job satisfaction with his current employees. He
is working with other Wardens within the state to review possible incentives for all
correctional staff. He has found that there is a huge shortage of staff that would be
considered minorities including women.
Which of the following is not a way that Warden Campbell can encourage his current
employees to continue working for him?
a. offer promotions
b. increase training
c. increase pay
d. increase hours
The Supreme Court ruled in________________, that if the parole officer alleges that a
technical violation occurred, a two-step revocation proceeding is required.
a. Brown v. Plata (2011),
b. Morrissey v. Brewer (1972)
c. The Second Chance Act of 2007
d. Mapp v. Ohio (1961
One important component of community policing is
a. reactive policing
b. fast 911 response time
c. problem solving
d. crime control
The court appearance of an accused person where the charges are read is called a(n)
a. probable cause
b. arraignment
c. preponderance of the evidence
d. reasonable doubt
Which of the following is true concerning the rate of AIDS in the prison and the general
United States population?
a. It is significantly higher in the general population than in prison
b. It is slightly higher in the general population than in prison
c. It is significantly higher in prison than in the general population
d. It is slightly higher in prison than in the general population
Many exonerations are not based on DNA evidence, but on the discovery that
prosecutors had ignored or evidence.
a. hidden
b. destroyed
c. contained
d. shared
The states in the northeast part of the United States have shown the largest increase in
prison populations.
a. True
b. False
How many felony cases actually go to trial?
a. about one in three
b. about one in four
c. about one in ten
d. about one in twenty
Both prosecutors and defense attorneys can bring pretrial motions in court proceedings.
a. True
b. False
Young African-American men are the most likely people to be killed by police.
a. True
b. False
The architectural design of a prison can influence the nature of interactions, including
opportunities for violence.
a. True
b. False
Pardons are sometimes given to remedy a miscarriage of justice.
a. True
b. False
Javier was recently tried and convicted of trafficking cocaine across state lines. He was
sentenced to a mandatory 10 year prison sentence. Javier is a citizen of Mexico;
however, he has been living in the US for the last several years with his wife and two
young children. Javier is serving his sentence single cell with little to no contact
throughout the day. The Warden seems to believe in old style punishment.
Since Javier is not a legal citizen of the United States, he would be considered an
_________.
a. deported non-citizen
b. documented worker
c. undocumented worker
d. citizen in wait
James is a vice president of a local banking organization. He and his wife have been in
danger of foreclosure on their home after his wife lost her job last year. James recently
found out that he can transfer a small percentage of his client’s earnings into his own
account without drawing attention to those in power. He has been able to transfer
enough money to break even on their mortgage. He is aware that he is breaking the law;
however, he does not see his crime as being on the same scale as a violent crime. He is
also aware that if he is caught, the criminal justice system will go easy on him because
he is a first time offender.
When James walked into his office on Wednesday morning, he was met by his
supervisor and law enforcement.
What crime did James participate in?
a. organized crime
b. political crime
c. victimless crime
d. occupational crime
In the 1980s, which of the following statements is true concerning the United States
Supreme Court’s treatment of the exclusionary rule?
a. the Court expanded the rule to protect criminal defendants
b. the Court abolished the rule
c. the Court created exceptions to limit the applicability of the rule
d. the Court did not change the rule in terms of in its application
Over half of adults under correctional supervision are on __________.
a. probation
b. parole
c. house arrest
d. intensive supervision probation
Will is a 15 year old man who was just arrested for truancy and shoplifting. He has
never been in trouble before. He participated in the crime due to peer pressure from his
friends making fun of him for being “too good”. Will’s parents are terrified that his poor
decision making will ruin his future.
Will’s case will most likely begin with a referral in the form of a ____________.
a. diversion
b. detention hearing
c. adjudication
d. petition
According to the figure provided below, why is Georgia considered an “unreformed”
court structure?
a. it has neither reduced the number of courts nor standardized their names
b. it has fewer trial courts of limited jurisdiction than Alaska
c. it uses a non-standard name for the appellate courts
d. it uses a non-standard name for the trial courts of general jurisdiction
Emilie Durkheim believed that crime was an unnatural part of social life.
a. True
b. False
Rashaad arrived at work one morning feeling under the weather. By lunch time, he
decides to take sick leave and go home. Upon arrival at his house, he sees his best
friend’s car in the drive. Rashaad becomes concerned that something may be wrong
with his wife. As he opens the door to his bedroom, he sees his wife and best friend in
a compromising position. In shock, Rashaad grabs his gun, shoots, and kills his wife
and friend.
Rashaad committed the act of murder, which is prohibited by the law in all states in the
US. This is known as _______.
a. legality
b. actus reus
c. legality
d. causation
Miranda warnings involve the right to counsel and the right to remain silent.
a. True
b. False
Ryan is a district attorney in a small community. Ryan’s best friend, Eric, happens to
work in the public defender’s office. Both Ryan and Eric have a meeting tomorrow
morning with the superior court judge to discuss a case involving a sexual assault. The
victim in the case would prefer not to testify in this case. Luckily, Ryan and Eric have a
wonderful working relationship with the judge in this case. Both gentlemen are actually
looking forward to coming to an arrangement in this case and having lunch afterward
with the judge.
While the three men are working together to come to a plea agreement, all are trying to
negotiate to receive the best outcome for their side, which is known as an _______.
a. eddict
b. asset
c. exchange
d. increase
The basic laws of a country or state defining the structure of government and the
relationship of citizenships to that government.
a. constitutions
b. administrative regulations
c. statutes
d. forfeiture
In its original, underlying philosophy, the juvenile justice system is primarily concerned
with the interests and needs of the
a. Parents
b. Police
c. Family
d. Child
The suspect can claim his Constitutional right against ______ , when Detective Smith
interrogates the suspect.
a. questioning
b. searches
c. seizures
d. self-incrimination
How have the conservative crime control policies that have hit the adult criminal justice
system influenced juvenile justice?
a. they have caused under-crowding in juvenile institutions
b. increased litigation challenging the abuse of children
c. lower rates of minority youth incarceration
d. all of the above
Criminal justice in the United States is highly decentralized.
a. True
b. False