Question 1

Theorist _______ argued that human behavior is governed by a cost-benefit analysis.

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The answer of Theorist _______ argued that human behavior is...

Question 2

AParole is possible with which type of sentence?

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Parole is typically possible with an indeterminate sentence, where the length of the sentence is not fixed and the offender may be released on parole based on behavior and other factors.

Question 3

If days are subtracted from a sentence for good behavior, this is called _____.

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The answer of If days are subtracted from a sentence...

Question 4

______ is punishment designed to be an example for the public.

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The answer of ______ is punishment designed to be an...

Question 5

A(n) _____ sentence is a sentence for which the legislature or a commission sets a minimum and maximum range of months or years. Judges are to fix the length of the sentence within that range, allowing for special circumstances.

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The answer of A(n) _____ sentence is a sentence for which...

Question 6

A(n)_____ sentence is determined by statute and cannot be altered by a judge.

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The answer of A(n)_____ sentence is determined by statute and...

Question 7

A(n)_____ fixes the term of imprisonment at a specific period of time.

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The answer of A(n)_____ fixes the term of imprisonment at...

Question 8

The U.S. Supreme Court declared that the death penalty was not implemented in a racially discriminatory manner in the case of ______.

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The answer of The U.S. Supreme Court declared that the...

Question 9

Many exonerations are not based on DNA evidence but rather on the discovery that police and prosecutors had ignored or hidden _____.

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The answer of Many exonerations are not based on DNA...

Question 10

Eric has just been sentenced to a short term to be served within the community.  He knows his crime was a mistake and considers this experience to be the first and the last time he will be involved with the criminal justice system.  He plans to do everything that he is required to do and make this time go by as easily as possible.
Eric's sentence best exemplifies which goal of punishment?

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Deterrence aims to discourage the offender and others from committing crimes in the future by making them aware of the consequences. Eric's intention to avoid future involvement with the criminal justice system aligns with this goal.

Question 11

Eric has just been sentenced to a short term to be served within the community.  He knows his crime was a mistake and considers this experience to be the first and the last time he will be involved with the criminal justice system.  He plans to do everything that he is required to do and make this time go by as easily as possible.
The presiding judge received a ______  report from a probation officer and so had a sense that Eric would not pose a risk to the community.

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A presentence report is prepared by a probation officer to provide the judge with background information about the defendant to assist in determining an appropriate sentence.

Question 12

The goal of restoring a convicted offender to society through educational training is called ______.

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The answer of The goal of restoring a convicted offender...

Question 13

_____ indicate to judges the expected sanction for certain offenses.

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The answer of _____ indicate to judges the expected sanction...

Question 14

The U.S. Supreme Court found that the death penalty was unconstitutional in _____.

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The answer of The U.S. Supreme Court found that the...

Question 15

______ occurs when an offender does not commit a crime for fear of receiving the punishment.

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The answer of ______ occurs when an offender does not...

Question 16

_____ is a sentence that can be served while the offender remains living at home, with few restrictions.

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The answer of _____ is a sentence that can be...

Question 17

The assumption that people consider the benefits of an action and weighs it against the cost would apply to which goal of punishment?

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Deterrence is based on the assumption that people weigh the benefits and costs of an action, aiming to prevent future crimes by making the cost of committing them outweigh the benefits.

Question 18

The _____ process is a major factor in delaying executions.

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The answer of The _____ process is a major factor...

Question 19

The U.S. Supreme Court decided in the case of _____ that the death penalty is unconstitutional for offenders under the age of 18.

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The answer of The U.S. Supreme Court decided in the...

Question 20

________ refers to laws that require offenders to serve a substantial proportion of their sentence before being released on parole.

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The answer of ________ refers to laws that require offenders...

Quiz 12: Punishment and Sentencing