Question
Question 1 (4 points)
Preparing offenders to return to the community unmarried by further criminal behavior.
a
High Cost Alternative
b
Low Cost Alternative
c
Reintegration
d
Diversion
Question 2 (4 points)
The legal status of a convicted offender who serves his sentence in the community under the supervision of a probation officer for a designated period of time. It is also the most common form of punishment in the United States.
a
Probation
b
Release on Recognizance
c
Parole
d
Incarceration
Question 3 (4 points)
The conditional release of an inmate before his or her sentence has expired. The inmate must be incarcerated first.
a
Parole
b
Probation
c
Incarceration
d
Release on Recognizance
Question 4 (4 points)
____________ allows the offender to agree to certain terms in order for them to serve their sentence in the community for a specified amount of time.
a
Release on Recognizance
b
The higher cost alternative
c
Traditional probation
d
Parole
Question 5 (4 points)
There are several forms to probation as an alternative sentencing arrangement. _______ states that after a convict is sentenced to prison, they are given a certain amount of time after incarceration to apply for probation. Their time incarcerated is usually less than 90 days.
a
Parole
b
Traditional probation
c
Split sentence
d
Shock incarceration
Question 6 (4 points)
________ is when a convict serves a certain amount of time in jail on a weekly basis, usually the weekend, where as the rest of their time is spent on probation
a
Suspended sentence
b
Split sentence (shock probation)
c
Intermittent incarceration
d
Shock incarceration
Question 7 (4 points)
_______ is when a convict is sentenced after being convicted of a crime but is not required to begin serving the sentence. Offender is thus put on "notice" not to re-offend.
a
Suspended sentence
b
Shock incarceration
c
Intermittent incarceration
d
Parole
Question 8 (4 points)
Which of the following answers choices is an NOT an example of why a convict will be denied probation?
a
Two or more prior convictions or history of addiction to narcotics
b
Convicted of multiple charges and/or the Victim is seriously injured
c
The crime involved murder or sexual assault
d
The convict has a very limited criminal history
Question 9 (4 points)
A law enforcement official who supervises criminals who have been released from incarceration but who are still under the control of the criminal justice system.
a
Clerk
b
Police officer
c
Probation officer
d
Bailiff
Question 10 (4 points)
_______________ are imposed on all probationers. They include the convict's reporting to a probation officer on a regular basis and notifying the agency of any change of address.
a
Standard conditions
b
Punitive conditions
c
Treatment conditions
d
All of the above
Question 11 (4 points)
The probation officer has two basic roles. They are ________ and ________.
*Choose two answers.
a
Punitive
b
Supervisory
c
Mental health
d
Investigative
Question 12 (4 points)
What is the best way a probation officer can help prevent a convict from committing crimes again?
a
Provide maximum supervision of the convict
b
Provide minimal supervision of the convict
c
Provide the convict little to no support in order for the probation officer to manage their large caseload
d
Both A and C are correct
Question 13 (4 points)
Place in order the three-stage revocation procedure of a convict's probation. This is in response to a convict violating the terms of agreement.
Reorder answers
1.Preliminary Hearing
Reorder answers
2.Revocation Hearing
Reorder answers
3.Revocation Sentencing
Question 14 (4 points)
Re-offense of a crime leads to a rearrest/return to incarceration of the probationer.
a
Revocation
b
Recidivism
c
Diversion
d
Reintegration
Question 15 (4 points)
A body of appointed civilians that decides whether a convict should be granted conditional release before the end of his or her sentence.
a
Preliminary Hearing
b
Parole board
c
Prosecutor
d
Grand Jury
Question 16 (4 points)
The ________ purpose of sentencing seeks to prevent future crime through the threat of punishment and a history of carrying it out with the hopes of discouraging others from committing similar crimes.
a
General Deterrence
b
Specific deterrence
c
Incapacitation
d
Retribution
Question 17 (4 points)
Johnny Bravo committed Aggravated Burglary and received a ________ sentencing, which is 8-15 years.
a
Indeterminate sentencing
b
Retribution sentencing
c
Deterrence sentencing
d
Determinate sentencing
Question 18 (4 points)
These types of laws were passed by most states to ensure that offenders serve at least 85% of their sentence.
a
Indeterminate sentencing laws
b
Truth in Sentencing laws
c
Release on Recognizance laws
d
Good Time laws
Question 19 (4 points)
Which factor of sentencing can lead to harsher sentences by considering an offender's prior record, use of a weapon, job status, and other characteristics?
a
Aggravating Circumstances
b
Seriousness of Crime
c
Judicial Philosophy
d
Mitigating Circumstances
Question 20 (4 points)
Which factor of sentencing considers the actual crime and its level of severity as a primary consideration for punishment?
a
Mitigating Circumstances
b
The Seriousness of the Crime
c
Judicial Philosophy
d
Aggravating Circumstances
Question 21 (4 points)
Which of the following general statements is TRUE concerning inconsistencies in sentencing?
*Two answers.
a
Rates of imprisonment rise significantly for those who are young, minority, and unemployed.
b
Women are less likely to go to prison and those who are incarcerated tend to serve shorter sentences than their male counterparts due to the chilvary effect.
c
Asian and White Americans are more likely to experience aggravating circumstances that strengthen their sentencing punishments than Black and Hispanic Americans.
d
Women receive greater sentencing lengths because of the types of crimes they generally commit, such as committing more property crimes than violent crimes, serving as a criminal accessory, and committing violence in reaction to abuse.
Question 22 (4 points)
Which of the following statements is true concerning the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984?
a
Rehabilitation opportunities have slowly decreased in response to research showing it does not work
b
The law proposed state sentencing guidelines throughout the union
c
Violent crime has decreased
d
Black male sentences have increased while most other ethnic or gender demographics have decreased.
Question 23 (4 points)
In the case of ______________, the Supreme Court placed a moratorium on the death penalty declaring that the death penalty as administered by states violated the 8th Amendment.
a
Furman vs Georgia 1972
b
Roper vs Simmons 2005
c
Baze vs Rees 2008
d
Atkins vs Virginia 2002
Question 24 (4 points)
In the case of ______________, the Supreme Court ruled that the government cannot execute anyone who is diagnosed as mentally incompetent.
a
Atkins vs Virginia 2002
b
Roper vs Simmons 2005
c
Ring vs Arizona 2002
d
Furman vs Georgia 1972
Question 25 (4 points)
In the case of __________, the Supreme Court ruled the government can not execute a minor.
a
Baze vs Rees 2008
b
Ring vs Arizona 2002
c
Roper vs Simmons 2005
d
Furman vs Georgia 1972
Preparing offenders to return to the community unmarried by further criminal behavior.
a
High Cost Alternative
b
Low Cost Alternative
c
Reintegration
d
Diversion
Question 2 (4 points)
The legal status of a convicted offender who serves his sentence in the community under the supervision of a probation officer for a designated period of time. It is also the most common form of punishment in the United States.
a
Probation
b
Release on Recognizance
c
Parole
d
Incarceration
Question 3 (4 points)
The conditional release of an inmate before his or her sentence has expired. The inmate must be incarcerated first.
a
Parole
b
Probation
c
Incarceration
d
Release on Recognizance
Question 4 (4 points)
____________ allows the offender to agree to certain terms in order for them to serve their sentence in the community for a specified amount of time.
a
Release on Recognizance
b
The higher cost alternative
c
Traditional probation
d
Parole
Question 5 (4 points)
There are several forms to probation as an alternative sentencing arrangement. _______ states that after a convict is sentenced to prison, they are given a certain amount of time after incarceration to apply for probation. Their time incarcerated is usually less than 90 days.
a
Parole
b
Traditional probation
c
Split sentence
d
Shock incarceration
Question 6 (4 points)
________ is when a convict serves a certain amount of time in jail on a weekly basis, usually the weekend, where as the rest of their time is spent on probation
a
Suspended sentence
b
Split sentence (shock probation)
c
Intermittent incarceration
d
Shock incarceration
Question 7 (4 points)
_______ is when a convict is sentenced after being convicted of a crime but is not required to begin serving the sentence. Offender is thus put on "notice" not to re-offend.
a
Suspended sentence
b
Shock incarceration
c
Intermittent incarceration
d
Parole
Question 8 (4 points)
Which of the following answers choices is an NOT an example of why a convict will be denied probation?
a
Two or more prior convictions or history of addiction to narcotics
b
Convicted of multiple charges and/or the Victim is seriously injured
c
The crime involved murder or sexual assault
d
The convict has a very limited criminal history
Question 9 (4 points)
A law enforcement official who supervises criminals who have been released from incarceration but who are still under the control of the criminal justice system.
a
Clerk
b
Police officer
c
Probation officer
d
Bailiff
Question 10 (4 points)
_______________ are imposed on all probationers. They include the convict's reporting to a probation officer on a regular basis and notifying the agency of any change of address.
a
Standard conditions
b
Punitive conditions
c
Treatment conditions
d
All of the above
Question 11 (4 points)
The probation officer has two basic roles. They are ________ and ________.
*Choose two answers.
a
Punitive
b
Supervisory
c
Mental health
d
Investigative
Question 12 (4 points)
What is the best way a probation officer can help prevent a convict from committing crimes again?
a
Provide maximum supervision of the convict
b
Provide minimal supervision of the convict
c
Provide the convict little to no support in order for the probation officer to manage their large caseload
d
Both A and C are correct
Question 13 (4 points)
Place in order the three-stage revocation procedure of a convict's probation. This is in response to a convict violating the terms of agreement.
Reorder answers
1.Preliminary Hearing
Reorder answers
2.Revocation Hearing
Reorder answers
3.Revocation Sentencing
Question 14 (4 points)
Re-offense of a crime leads to a rearrest/return to incarceration of the probationer.
a
Revocation
b
Recidivism
c
Diversion
d
Reintegration
Question 15 (4 points)
A body of appointed civilians that decides whether a convict should be granted conditional release before the end of his or her sentence.
a
Preliminary Hearing
b
Parole board
c
Prosecutor
d
Grand Jury
Question 16 (4 points)
The ________ purpose of sentencing seeks to prevent future crime through the threat of punishment and a history of carrying it out with the hopes of discouraging others from committing similar crimes.
a
General Deterrence
b
Specific deterrence
c
Incapacitation
d
Retribution
Question 17 (4 points)
Johnny Bravo committed Aggravated Burglary and received a ________ sentencing, which is 8-15 years.
a
Indeterminate sentencing
b
Retribution sentencing
c
Deterrence sentencing
d
Determinate sentencing
Question 18 (4 points)
These types of laws were passed by most states to ensure that offenders serve at least 85% of their sentence.
a
Indeterminate sentencing laws
b
Truth in Sentencing laws
c
Release on Recognizance laws
d
Good Time laws
Question 19 (4 points)
Which factor of sentencing can lead to harsher sentences by considering an offender's prior record, use of a weapon, job status, and other characteristics?
a
Aggravating Circumstances
b
Seriousness of Crime
c
Judicial Philosophy
d
Mitigating Circumstances
Question 20 (4 points)
Which factor of sentencing considers the actual crime and its level of severity as a primary consideration for punishment?
a
Mitigating Circumstances
b
The Seriousness of the Crime
c
Judicial Philosophy
d
Aggravating Circumstances
Question 21 (4 points)
Which of the following general statements is TRUE concerning inconsistencies in sentencing?
*Two answers.
a
Rates of imprisonment rise significantly for those who are young, minority, and unemployed.
b
Women are less likely to go to prison and those who are incarcerated tend to serve shorter sentences than their male counterparts due to the chilvary effect.
c
Asian and White Americans are more likely to experience aggravating circumstances that strengthen their sentencing punishments than Black and Hispanic Americans.
d
Women receive greater sentencing lengths because of the types of crimes they generally commit, such as committing more property crimes than violent crimes, serving as a criminal accessory, and committing violence in reaction to abuse.
Question 22 (4 points)
Which of the following statements is true concerning the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984?
a
Rehabilitation opportunities have slowly decreased in response to research showing it does not work
b
The law proposed state sentencing guidelines throughout the union
c
Violent crime has decreased
d
Black male sentences have increased while most other ethnic or gender demographics have decreased.
Question 23 (4 points)
In the case of ______________, the Supreme Court placed a moratorium on the death penalty declaring that the death penalty as administered by states violated the 8th Amendment.
a
Furman vs Georgia 1972
b
Roper vs Simmons 2005
c
Baze vs Rees 2008
d
Atkins vs Virginia 2002
Question 24 (4 points)
In the case of ______________, the Supreme Court ruled that the government cannot execute anyone who is diagnosed as mentally incompetent.
a
Atkins vs Virginia 2002
b
Roper vs Simmons 2005
c
Ring vs Arizona 2002
d
Furman vs Georgia 1972
Question 25 (4 points)
In the case of __________, the Supreme Court ruled the government can not execute a minor.
a
Baze vs Rees 2008
b
Ring vs Arizona 2002
c
Roper vs Simmons 2005
d
Furman vs Georgia 1972
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to the questions provided:
1. **c - Reintegration**
2. **a - Probation**
3. **a - Parole**
4. **c - Traditional probation**
5. **c - Split sentence**
6. **c - Intermittent incarceration**
7. **a - Suspended sentence**
8. **d - The convict has a very limited criminal history**
9. **c - Probation officer**
10. **a - Standard conditions**
11. **b - Supervisory, d - Investigative**
12. **a - Provide maximum supervision of the convict**
13. **1. Preliminary Hearing, 2. Revocation Hearing, 3. Revocation Sentencing**
14. **b - Recidivism**
15. **b - Parole board**
16. **a - General Deterrence**
17. **a - Indeterminate sentencing**
18. **b - Truth in Sentencing laws**
19. **a - Aggravating Circumstances**
20. **b - The Seriousness of the Crime**
21. **a - Rates of imprisonment rise significantly for those who are young, minority, and unemployed, b - Women are less likely to go to prison and those who are incarcerated tend to serve shorter sentences than their male counterparts due to the chilvary effect.**
22. **b - The law proposed state sentencing guidelines throughout the union**
23. **a - Furman vs Georgia 1972**
24. **a - Atkins vs Virginia 2002**
25. **c - Roper vs Simmons 2005**
Please let me know if you need any further assistance or explanations regarding these answers!
1. **c - Reintegration**
2. **a - Probation**
3. **a - Parole**
4. **c - Traditional probation**
5. **c - Split sentence**
6. **c - Intermittent incarceration**
7. **a - Suspended sentence**
8. **d - The convict has a very limited criminal history**
9. **c - Probation officer**
10. **a - Standard conditions**
11. **b - Supervisory, d - Investigative**
12. **a - Provide maximum supervision of the convict**
13. **1. Preliminary Hearing, 2. Revocation Hearing, 3. Revocation Sentencing**
14. **b - Recidivism**
15. **b - Parole board**
16. **a - General Deterrence**
17. **a - Indeterminate sentencing**
18. **b - Truth in Sentencing laws**
19. **a - Aggravating Circumstances**
20. **b - The Seriousness of the Crime**
21. **a - Rates of imprisonment rise significantly for those who are young, minority, and unemployed, b - Women are less likely to go to prison and those who are incarcerated tend to serve shorter sentences than their male counterparts due to the chilvary effect.**
22. **b - The law proposed state sentencing guidelines throughout the union**
23. **a - Furman vs Georgia 1972**
24. **a - Atkins vs Virginia 2002**
25. **c - Roper vs Simmons 2005**
Please let me know if you need any further assistance or explanations regarding these answers!