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 dropped out. He was always impulsive and finding a
job took too long. John recently found out that he is going to be a father and wants to
provide the best opportunity for his child that he can. To support himself and his unborn
child, he gets involved in selling pain pills and he is arrested in a sting operation.
John’s view of the criminal justice system is likely what?
a. conflict view
b. consensus view
c. crime control view
d. interactionist view
Sara, an 18 year old college student uses cocaine occasionally and was just arrested for
buying $200 worth. After spending the night in jail, she is ready to put this whole
episode behind her. When she appears before the judge, she has a public defender
representing her and the attorney has assured Sara that this is no big deal as it was her
first offense.
Sara’s bail is surprisingly high for $200 of cocaine; her lawyer calls it excessive. What
can Sara and her lawyer do
to change the situation?
a. ask for R.O.R
b. file a motion for violation of the 8th amendment
c. request a police field citation release
d. enroll Sara in treatment to reduce bail
Death penalty researchers do not all agree that the threat of capital punishment serves as
an effective general deterrent to murder.
a. True
b. False
Even though Grant and his exwife don”t see eye to eye, the likelihood that Grant will
successfully complete his term
of probation is high because:
a. he wants to see his daughter
b. he does not have a past criminal history
c. the judge will put him in jail if he doesn”t comply
d. he is getting counseling for his anger issues
Cyber crime is challenging because:
a. it is difficult to detect through traditional law enforcement channels.
b. it is rapidly evolving.
c. its control demands that agents of the justice system develop technical skills.
d. All of these
The U.S. Secret Service was initially tasked with investigating the counterfeiting of
U.S. Currency and it continues to do so today.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following is true of peremptory challenges during jury selection?
a. They are unlimited in number
b. They require a stated reason for dismissal of a prospective juror
c. They are constitutionally compelled to have a basis in “content” questions
d. They can be used to excuse jurors for no particular reason
What happens during the fact-finding hearing?
a. Evidence is heard.
b. The offender is adjudicated.
c. A bail decision is made.
d. The case is screened by probation officers.
One of the largest and fastest growing problems is the disposal of tons upon tons of
obsolete high-tech electronics
a. True
b. False
What is another term that retribution advocates use to describe the concept of
blameworthiness?
a. Recidivism
b. Just deserts
c. Specific deterrence
d. Severity
Schools may search student’s possessions without a search warrant.
a. True
b. False
The O.J. Simpson case prompted an era of police reform.
a. True
b. False
What event ended the transportation of felons to North America?
a. The American Revolution
b. The philosophical writings of the Enlightenment
c. Publication of The Fatal Shore
d. Passage of the Humanitarian Act in Parliament
Shelby grew up in a hurry. As a baby, she was quick to walk and talk. As a teenager, she
was quick to date, to drink, and to experiment with drugs. She was found skipping class
and smoking marijuana by the school resource officer. Shelby’s parents have been
divorced since she was six, when her dad went to prison for grand theft auto. When her
mom is around, which isn”t that often, sometimes her mom gets high with her.
After Shelby was taken into custody, before determining what happened next, the police
and a social worker took a detailed history of Shelby’s home and school life. Dating
back to the beginning of the juvenile courts, why has there been so much emphasis
placed on how juveniles grow up?
a. family advocacy
b. the poor laws
c. “best interests of the child”
d. disproportionate minority contact
Gary is a police officer who is also a forensic scientist. Currently, his job is in the crime
lab and includes processing fingerprints, examining blood spatter evidence and testing
evidence for DNA. One day he would like to work for the civil justice system instead of
the criminal justice system.
Which duty would Gary perform in civil justice more often than what he does as a
criminal forensic scientist?
a. handwriting analysis
b. toxicology
c. trace evidence
d. study law enforcement tactics
Almost jail inmates are adult males.
a. 7 out of 10
b. 8 out of 10
c. 9 out of 10
d. None of these
Private prisons are called private because the food and medical services are provided by
private contractors.
a. True
b. False
Approximately percent of the people arrested on felony charges are eventually
convicted in criminal court?
a. 30
b. 40
c. 50
d. 60
Growing up in a neighborhood similar to the one he now patrols, what would be the
newer partner’s best style of policing to use in that neighborhood?
a. the law enforcer
b. the watchman
c. the crime fighter
d. the social agent
One of the goals of fusion centers is to create new exams to screen for qualified police
applicants.
a. True
b. False
Sue has committed robbery with deadly weapon. This would be considered a crime
a. Mala in se
b. Nolo Prequi
c. Mala Prohibitum
d. Civil
The “modern” American correctional concept has its origin under the leadership of?
a. William Penn
b. George Washington
c. Alexander Machonochie
d. Cesare Beccarria
When Shari was taken into custody by the truancy officer, why did the officer have to
call her parents before she was questioned?
a. This is used instead of Miranda rights.
b. She is a child in need of supervision.
c. Because of inreWinship.
d. Juveniles have the same Miranda rights as adults.
Regardless of its source, all criminal laws in the U.S. must conform to the rules and
dictates of the:
a. U.S. Attorney’s Office
b. U.S. Court of Appeals
c. United States Senate
d. U.S. Constitution
Cyber terrorism may result in a battered economy in which the government is forced to
spend more on the military and cut back on social programs and education.
a. True
b. False
Most reported crimes occur during which season?
a. Winter
b. Summer
c. Spring
d. Fall
Which prison system was known as the congregate system?
a. New Jersey system
b. Auburn system
c. Pennsylvania system
d. Newbern system
Which of the following is a branch of the Department of Homeland Security?
a. Customs and Border Protection
b. FBI
c. U.S. Marshals
d. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Under the reverse waiver system, a judge can overrule a mandated waiver and decide
that a youth shall be tried in juvenile court.
a. True
b. False
Based on research like the Kansas City study, what is the prevailing wisdom on
preventive patrols?
a. The number of patrol cars on the street and their visibility to citizens has little impact
on the crime rate.
b. More patrol cars on the street can deter specific types of crime, such as motor vehicle
theft and vandalism.
c. Fewer patrol cars on the street results in higher crime rates.
d. Patrol cars should be assigned to a reactive response mode only.
is the illegal acquisition of personal information such as bank passwords and credit card
numbers, by masquerading as a trustworthy person/business in what appears to be an
official electronic communication.
a. Etailing fraud
b. Phishing
c. Cyber theft
d. Touting
It is unlikely that plea bargaining will be eliminated in the future because it:
a. ensures even-handed justice in the system.
b. eases the pressure of congested caseloads.
c. encourages defendants to waive their rights.
d. results in sentencing disparity.
Advocates of the_____view the efforts of the state to punish and control crime as
encouraging crime instead of discouraging it.
Juvenile offenders who commit serious crimes may be_____ to adult court.
Identify and describe the factors that have been related to police shootings.
The goal of the ______perspective is to enable the offender to appreciate the damage
caused, to make amends, and to be reintegrated back into society.
Discuss computer fraud and some of the crimes that fall under it.
Donald Clemmer’s most important contribution to the world of corrections is his
identification of the
__________________ process.
________is resentencing an offender to probation after a short prison stay.
Probation officers view themselves as______as their goal is to help offenders adjust in
the community.
Discuss the changes in design and treatment that go along with
super-maximum-security prisons. Elaborate on the benefits and drawbacks of such a
system.
Discuss the factors that are believed to be significant in police decision making
regarding juvenile offenders.
Safeguards and guidelines have been developed to ensure that innocent defendants do
not______under coercion.
How has the historical development of probation affected its modern operation? How
would you answer someone who says that intensive probation is merely a return to
probation as it was originally envisioned by John Augustus?
____is a money bond levied to ensure the return of the defendant for the criminal trial.
Clemmer coined the term “________ process” to refer to an inmate’s adjustment to
prison life.
Discuss the factors that contribute to a person’s failure on probation.
Most promotions in policing have ______requirements.
Explain what the right to a speedy trial means and how this right may be violated.