Question 1

How much is the estimated cost that every person in the United States pays toward criminal justice functions annually?&#10;A) $50.00&#10;B) 100.00&#10;C) 300.00&#10;D) 600.00

Accepted Answer

The estimated cost that every person in the United States pays toward criminal justice functions annually is around $600. This figure encompasses expenses related to law enforcement, judicial and legal services, and corrections.

Question 2

The Chicago school discovered the high crime rates were located in:&#10;A) Retail zones&#10;B) Residential zones&#10;C) Industrial zones&#10;D) Mixed zones

Accepted Answer

The Chicago School, particularly through the work of sociologists like Shaw and McKay, found that high crime rates were often located in mixed zones, also known as transitional zones, where there was a mix of residential and industrial areas, often characterized by social disorganization.

Question 3

The most common restorative justice program is:&#10;A) Victim-offender mediation&#10;B) Community reparative boards&#10;C) Family group conferencing&#10;D) Circle sentencing

Accepted Answer

Victim-offender mediation is the most common restorative justice program as it involves direct communication between the victim and offender with the help of a mediator. This allows victims to express their feelings and needs, while offenders take responsibility for their actions, apologize, and make amends. It has been found to be effective in reducing reoffending and improving victim satisfaction.

Question 4

Which of the following areas has failed to receive additional resources since September 11, 2001?&#10;A) Department of Homeland Security&#10;B) Restorative justice&#10;C) First responder training&#10;D) Communications between local law enforcement and federal personnel

Accepted Answer

Restorative justice has not received additional resources since September 11, 2001, while the other options listed have received increased resources and attention in response to the ongoing threat of terrorism.

Question 5

The Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996:&#10;A) Expanded the role of the federal government in investigating terrorist acts within the United States&#10;B) Allowed the INS to deport accused terrorists&#10;C) Removed legal barriers to executions&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 expanded the federal government's role in investigating and prosecuting terrorist acts within the United States. It also allowed the INS to deport accused terrorists and removed legal barriers to executions, making it easier for convicted terrorists to be sentenced to death. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 6

Crime has dramatically decreased since the early 1990's

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, crime rates in the United States have been steadily declining since the early 1990's.

Question 7

Incarceration has a mixed effect of both positive and negative elements on the community

Accepted Answer

Incarceration can act as a deterrent for crime and remove dangerous individuals from the community, which can have positive effects on the community. However, incarceration can also have negative effects on families and communities, including increased poverty and loss of social support networks. Therefore, it has both positive and negative elements on the community.

Question 8

Victims are more satisfied with traditional sentencing than restorative justice programs

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that victims often report higher satisfaction levels with restorative justice programs compared to traditional sentencing because these programs typically involve victim-offender mediation, which can provide closure, a sense of justice, and sometimes even an apology from the offender, addressing the emotional and psychological needs of the victims more effectively.

Deck 15: Looking Toward the Future: Criminal Justice in the 21st Century