Question 1

Rupert's brother Schubert is also in prison, but he describes his prison like this: "Unlike Rupert, I do not see any fences or barbed wires around the perimeter of my facility. It pretty much looks like a typical, large residence hall on a college campus with some other buildings in the immediate vicinity. I can pretty much do what I please as long as I follow the rules and not cause any trouble. Plus, there are so many programs in which I can participate and my family can visit me regularly." Where is Schubert?

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Schubert's description matches that of a minimum security prison, which typically has fewer restrictions, more freedom for inmates, and a focus on rehabilitation and reintegration programs.

Question 2

Prior to the Three Penitentiary Act, federal prisoners were housed in state prisons.

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Before the Three Penitentiary Act of 1891, the federal government did not have its own prisons, so federal prisoners were housed in state prisons.

Question 3

What piece of federal legislation eliminated parole and set tougher sentencing guidelines that mandated imprisonment in many cases?

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The Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 eliminated parole for federal offenses and established tougher sentencing guidelines, including mandatory minimum sentences.

Question 4

Which of the following offenses would an offender have to commit to serve time in a federal prison?

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Transporting a stolen car across state lines and bank robbery are federal offenses, which can result in serving time in a federal prison.

Question 5

What are high security institutions known as in the federal system?

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U.S. Penitentiaries are high-security institutions in the federal system, designed to house inmates who require the highest levels of security and control.

Question 6

As noted in the text, what other federal agency incarcerates prisoners?

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a federal agency that detains individuals for immigration violations, effectively incarcerating them in detention facilities.

Question 7

During the 20^th century, the funding and operation of most American prisons has primarily been the responsibility of the private sector.

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During the 20th century, most American prisons were funded and operated by the government, not the private sector.

Question 8

Describe three different populations under custody in county jails.

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Question 9

What is one function of jails?

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Question 10

What is one advantage of a new generation jail?

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Question 11

How does the Sheriff's office the only institution to serve all three components of the criminal justice system?

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Question 12

What are two benefits of regional correctional centers?

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Question 13

Describe one of the two prison designs that have emerged since the 1980s.

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Question 14

Beyond prisons, what other facilities does the Federal Bureau of Prisons operate?

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Question 15

Describe the relationship with private for-profit businesses and American correctional systems post-1980s.

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Quiz 2: Correctional Systems