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FINAL Question 1 5 out of 5 points “Get-tough” sentencing would support punishment because the criminal deserves it. Another name for this philosophy is: Answer s: A.   Specific deterrence B.   Retribution C.   Transportation D.   Incapacitation Question 2 5 out of 5 points In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court effectively ban the use of the death penalty? Answer s: A.   Gregg v. Georgia B.   United v. Fanfan C.   Furman v. Georgia D.   Escobedo v. Illinois Question 3 5 out of 5 points Which of the following statements is accurate in regard the consent defense? Answer s: A.   Consent is a valid defense to use when a hunter accidentally shoots another hunter to death B.   The defense that the victim said it was okay to assist them in committing suicide C.   Consent is not considered an acceptable defense under any circumstance D.   It could be a defense in certain sporting events that might result in an opponent’s death Question 4 5 out of 5 points Which is considered a crime against habitation? Answer s: A.   Rape
B.   Robbery  C.   Arson D.   Treason  Question 5 5 out of 5 points Which of the following is not one of the contemporary philosophies regarding the purpose of punishment? Answer s: A.   Rehabilitation B.   Deterrence C.   Incapacitation D.   Frustration Question 6 5 out of 5 points How much good time credit can a federal prisoner earn annually after completion of the first year of their sentence? Answer s: A.   100 days B.   67 days  C.   54 days D.   24 days Question 7 5 out of 5 points Which of the following is not a category of inchoate offenses? Answer s: A.   Scheme B.   Attempt C.   Solicitation  D.   Conspiracy  Question 8 5 out of 5 points
Which punishment philosophy centers upon rehabilitating the victim rather than an offender? Answer s: A.   Incapacitation B.   Retribution C.   Restorative Justice D.   Deterrence Question 9 0 out of 5 points Which of the following is not a crime against persons? Answer s: A.   Robbery B.   Assault and Battery  C.   Sexual Assault  D.   Larceny  Question 10 5 out of 5 points The premise that a criminal can be “cured” of their criminality and returned to society is known as: Answer s: A.   Restorative Justice B.   Incapacitation C.   Retribution D.   Rehabilitation Question 11 5 out of 5 points A criminal act not requiring proof of mens rea is a(n): Answer s: A.   Incomplete crime B.   Omission C.   Conspiracy
D.   Attempt Question 12 5 out of 5 points Another term used to denote probation is: Answer s: A.   Parole B.   Diversion C.   Suspended sentence D.   None of these Question 13 5 out of 5 points The success of a probation or parole officer is judged by: Answer s: A.   The judge B.   The number of clients who successfully completed probation or parole C.   The number of clients he or she returned to prison D.   The supervisor Question 14 5 out of 5 points Tough sentencing laws designed to punish repeat offenders more harshly is called the: Answer s: A.   Presumptive sentencing laws B.   Determinate laws C.   Recidivism laws D.   Habitual offender laws Question 15 5 out of 5 points How many pardons can a governor grant? Answer s: A.   10 B.   2
C.   None the first in office D.   There are no limitations on pardons that a governor may grant Question 16 5 out of 5 points Who has the authority to grant a pardon or clemency? Answer s: A.   The U.S. House and Senate B.   The President C.   A state senator D.   The U.S. Supreme Court Question 17 5 out of 5 points Mrs. Johnson shot and killed a man who was trying to break into her house. What is the legal basis for her defending herself from a home invasion? Answer s: A.   Insanity B.   Self-defense C.   The home invasion doctrine D.   Necessity  Question 18 5 out of 5 points Which state passed the first probation statute? Answer s: A.   New York B.   Massachusetts  C.   Ohio D.   South Carolina Question 19 5 out of 5 points Reduction in the severity or length of an inmate’s sentence is called a(n): Answer A.  
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