Parolees in some states are restricted from voting in presidential elections.
Should individuals who are eventually exonerated by DNA evidence receive monetary
compensation for their time spent in prison? If so, how do you measure in dollar
amounts the proper restitution?
Answer:Responses will vary
In the U.S., minorities are more likely to be incarcerated than members of the majority.
The court case of ______ __ ______, which involved a former soldier who was
deprived of U.S. citizenship for deserting his post during World War II, established the
standard for interpreting when a punishment is deemed cruel and unusual punishment.
Since the 1990’s the number of violent crimes in the United States has significantly
_______________.
What recommendations would you make to decrease net widening as an effect of
intermediate sanctions?
Answer:Responses will vary
How does isolation help to define the police officer’s working personality?
Answer:Responses will vary
Police are a highly visible component of the criminal justice system. Describe the four
major duties that police agencies exercise in the United States.
Answer:Responses will vary
____________________ is punishment designed to be an example for the public.
Which model of corrections do you think would be most successful at reducing criminal
behavior following incarceration? Explain your answer, supporting it with examples.
Answer:Responses will vary
The Chief legal officer of a state is known as the ____________________.
Forensic evidence, such as fingerprints, handwriting and bite mark analysis have been
determined to be reliable through scientific testing.
Prior to 1800, Americans followed the same general standards of correction that were
practiced in Europe, which included physical punishment such as flogging.
_______ _______ _______ are committees formed to investigate complaints against the
police.
Any inmate who does not follow the rules could be placed in _______ ________.