Which of the following areas is not an emphasis of the FBI?
a. organized crime
b. vandalism
c. terrorism
d. political corruption
e. foreign intelligence
This particular act approves the use of “roving” surveillance aimed at particular
individuals.
a. US Surveillance Act
b. US Patriot Act
c. US Terrorist Act
d. US Informer Act
e. US Protector Act
Officer James Duffy was serving a warrant to Jeff Duke for a survival knife. When
Officer Duffy arrived at Jeff’s residence, Jeff was shocked. Jeff had never been in
trouble a day in his life. Officer Duffy explained to Jeff that he needs to search his
home, and he could call headquarters if he had a problem.
Before Officer Duffy continued, he verified that all the information was correct on the
search:
a. Affidavit
b. Warrant
c. Search
d. Seizure
Which of the following is another name for boot camp?
a. shock incarceration
b. military indoctrination
c. part-time incarceration
d. inside/outside programming
e. halfway house
Which of the following statements concerning the history of American correctional
institutions is TRUE?
a. Correctional institutions in the U.S. have remained fairly similar across time and
place.
b. Fictional depictions of prisons have been relatively accurate.
c. Counselors and teachers have always been a major part of prison life.
d. It was common in the South for prisoners to work outside as farm laborers.
e. Prisoners of the past were mostly drawn from the world of organized crime.
This type of policing involves examining social science studies on the nature of crime
and social problems.
a. differential response
b. research based
c. evidence based
d. incident driven
e. evidence response
Xiong Sun is a superior court judge who is in the process of deciding the sentences of
three eighteen year old boys who were involved with a drag racing case. When the
officer pulled the boys over for a traffic violation, the driver was legally drunk, the two
passengers were also drunk, and there were open containers of beer in the car. Luckily,
a traffic accident was avoided.
Passenger 1 has one previous charge of underage drinking. He was holding a can of
beer when the officer shined his light on him. How should Judge Sun rule?
a. probation
b. parole
c. home confinement
d. day center
e. community service
Which of the following job training programs is least likely to be found in a women’s
prison?
a. Cosmetology
b. food service
c. electronics repair
d. housekeeping
e. sewing
Which of the following would not be considered a key relationship of the prosecutor?
a. judges
b. community
c. schools
d. victims and witnesses
State correctional facilities are classified according to which of the following criteria?
a. size of prison population
b. level of security
c. race of the prisoners
d. educational level of prisoners
e. geographic characteristics
Crimes that threaten the general well-being of society and challenge accepted moral
principles are defined as ___________________.
a. violent crimes
b. mala in se crimes
c. transgressions
d. public-order crimes
e. high-visibility crimes
The symbols, beliefs, and attitudes shared by members of a subgroup within a larger
society are collectively referred to as a:
a. subculture
b. subcommunity
c. suboccupation
d. subprofessionals
e. subwork
Which of the following statements concerning crime rates and the prison population is
true?
a. Crime rates and the prison population have both declined since 1991.
b. Crime rates and the prison population have both increased since 1991.
c. Crime rates and the prison population have both been stable since 1991.
d. Crime rates have increased and the prison population has decreased since 1991.
e. Crime rates have decreased and the prison population has increased since 1991.
In the case of United States v. Salerno and Cafero (1987), the Supreme Court decided
that:
a. the use of preventive detention was constitutional
b. the use of preventive detention violates offenders’ constitutional rights
c. the use of preventive detention was detrimental to offenders at trial
d. the use of preventive detention was racially biased
e. the use of preventive detention decreased the likelihood of reoffending among
accused offenders
Officer Jeff McNair arrives to the scene of a robbery in progress. Upon arrival, he is
met with the victim who states that the intruder is entered into his home armed wearing
a ski mask and demanding money. The victim stated that the intruder had fled on foot
through the back door prior to the officer’s arrival.
Officer McNair is determined to be the first officer on the scene. His arrival establishes
what part of the decision making process?
a. Investigation
b. Arrest
c. Initial appearance
d. Charging
e. Indictment
In which of the following situations can a corrections officer not use force against an
inmate?
a. He is trying to prevent an inmate from punching him
b. She is trying to prevent an inmate from passing drugs to another inmate
c. He discovers a group of inmates trying to escape
d. She is trying to protect an inmate from being assaulted by another
e. He has encountered an inmate who is disrespectful
Which of the following statements about the traffic regulation function of the police is
TRUE?
a. It is mostly reactive.
b. It is mostly proactive.
c. Its only major benefit is order maintenance.
d. It involves a limited use of discretion.
e. It is a major source of police income.
Jason Blue arrived home from work at approximately 5:45 pm. As he approached the
front door, he heard his pet Rottweiler, Zeus, barking and growling. As Mr. Blue
entered into the home, he realized that there was an unarmed man pinned to the ground
by Zeus. Mr. Blue quickly retrieved his 40 caliber gun and shot the intruder in the head
rendering him dead.
Mr. Blue may actually be charged with which of the following crimes:
a. First degree murder
b. Necessity
c. Self Defense
d. Crime of Passion
Which of the following demographic groups are you most likely to find overrepresented
in the prison population of most states?
a. white men
b. white-collar workers
c. high school graduates
d. Hispanic men
e. Asian American men
Which of the following is not a factor in sentencing decisions?
a. attitudes and values of the judge
b. conflicting goals of criminal justice
c. administrative pressures
d. community values
e. all of these are factors
The philosophy of community corrections assumes that:
a. only the offender needs to change
b. only the community needs to change
c. both the offender and the community need to adapt
d. the offender and the community do not need to adapt
e. the offender cannot change, but can be prevented from further wrongdoing through
the close supervision of the community
Most homicide cases in the United States would fall into which category of the wedding
cake model?
a. Layer 1
b. Layer 2
c. Layer 3
d. Layer 4
e. Local crimes are not included
Sue Money was recently charged with destruction of property and trespassing when she
egged and spray painted her ex-boyfriend’s home after she found him cheating on her
with her best friend. She admits that she did the act, but act out based upon emotions.
She is hoping whatever sentence she receives will not destroy her future.
Ms. Money, most likely, will be required to pay to pay for the damages, which were
incurred. This would be considered:
a. fees
b. restitution
c. payment
d. continuances
e. debt
Liz Rowell is prosecuting Gene Huewit for first degree rape of a child and incest. The
victim is a 7 year old female who was brought to the emergency room with bleeding
and bruising. The lead detective learned that Mr. Huewit is the victim’s uncle and has
been molesting her for the last two months.
During jury selection, Ms. Rowell dismisses two jurors because they have, themselves,
been victims of childhood abuse. This is an example of:
a. jury selection
b. challenge for cause
c. peremptory challenge
d. direct evidence
e. circumstantial evidence
The George County Subdivison has decided to form a neighborhood watch program to
combat recent criminal activity. Luke Smith has been chosen as the chairperson for this
organization. Mr. Smith felt it would be proactive to invite representatives from the
local police department for their input so they can fight this problem together.
At the meeting, Mr. Smith and law enforcement agree to increase bike and foot patrol to
make their presence known. This would be an example of:
a. Community policing
b. Watchman policing
c. Order maintenance policing
d. Functional policing
e. Service watch policing
Concerning the issue of “hate crimes” legislation the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that
a. hate crimes statutes unfairly target particular racial groups
b. hate crimes statutes violate the U.S. Constitution
c. hate crimes legislation may not be enacted by state governments but only at the
federal level
d. state laws providing for more severe sentences in hate crimes related cases does not
violate the U.S. Constitution or the rights of the accused
e. Hate crimes legislation is itself discriminatory
Which model designed to manage off-duty employment of officers permits close
control by police supervisors of the off-duty work performed by their officers?
a. officer contract model
b. conflict of interest model
c. union brokerage model
d. department contract model
e. public-private interface model
Jimmy Johns is awaiting trial for kidnapping and second degree sex offense. This will
be his second offense. If he goes to trial, he could potentially spend twenty five years in
prison.
Jimmy’s attorney has recommended admitting guilt for this charge. If Jimmy does this
he will receive a lesser sentence, which would be accepting a:
a. sentence
b. punishment
c. plea bargain
d. prorated bargaining tool
e. extended sentence
Officer Sally King has been on the force for four years. She truly loves her job, but
finds it sometimes difficult to live on a police officer’s salary. She has noticed many of
her coworkers seem to live at a much higher standard of living than she does. She is
amazed at the large homes and vehicles that a select few officers have acquired.
One day Officer King discussed her concerns with a fellow officer. The officer replied
that it is easy to make a little side money. He then informed her that one could accept
money in exchange for writing tickets and no one would know. This is an example of:
a. Grass eating
b. Meat eating
c. Internal affairs
d. Disparity
e. Brutality
A major difference between male and female prisons includes:
a. intrapersonal relationships
b. staff relationships
c. domestic relationships
d. psychiatric relationships
e. interpersonal relationships
Jimmy Johns is awaiting trial for kidnapping and second degree sex offense. This will
be his second offense. If he goes to trial, he could potentially spend twenty five years in
prison.
Jimmy informs his attorney that he is not guilty and refuses to admit guilt. He then
requests to have a trial without a jury, which is known as a:
a. jury trial
b. bench trial
c. innocence trial
d. informant trial
e. domicile trial
Scholars often view public defenders as better than assigned counsel because public
defenders are full-time government employees who are specialists in criminal law.
Plea bargaining is a set of _______ ________ in which the prosecutor, the defense
attorney, the defendant, and sometimes the judge participates.
________________ is a period set by a judge that specifies a minimum and a maximum
time to be served in prison.
An attorney employed on a full-time basis by the government to represent the poor is
called a ____________________.
In Nix v. Williams (1984), the U. S. Supreme Court established the inevitable discovery
exception to the exclusionary rule.
By law, the revocation of probation cannot result in incarceration.
The ________________ developed in Pennsylvania and is based upon separate
confinement.
Compare and contrast the separate confinement and congregate systems. Why did these
methods of incarceration fall into disuse in the United States?
Answer:Responses will vary
The _________ _________Preventive Patrol Experiment was a landmark 1974 study
which found that neither reactive nor proactive patrol strategies had any significant
impact on crime.
A number of states have created ______ _______ designed to hold older inmates
classified according to need.
The field of criminology that focuses on the role of the victim is known as
____________________.
What constitutional amendments pertain to the field of corrections? Do these
amendments apply only to prisons, or to jails, probation, and or parole?
Answer:Responses will vary
Trial courts of limited jurisdiction have jurisdiction over all offenses, including felonies
and appeals.
While the incarceration rate has risen dramatically in the past 20 years, the number of
people executed has declined. Identify two factors that explain this decrease in the
execution rate. Does this signal a change in punishment philosophy in the United
States? Explain why or why not.
Answer:Responses will vary
____________________involves depriving a citizen of their liberty or property.
Repayment by an offender to a victim is called ____________________.
A parolee can be prevented from working as a bartender by a parole officer.
The prosecutor carries the burden of proving that the defendant is guilty of a crime
beyond a _______________.