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Special imprisonment where the inmate is isolated from human contact. Solitary is intended as an additional punishment but is sometimes used for protective custody or suicide watch is known as:

Solitary confinement

Smart on crime

Both

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Solitary confinement

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Smart on crime is a buzzword in recent years representing a response to crime that considers such factors as punishments appropriate to offense severity, recidivism reduction.

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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Restoring or establishing an offender’s ability to contribute constructively to his or her individual and community well-being is known as:

Rehabilitation

Jurisdiction

Prison

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Rehabilitation

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__________ means Detention facilities operated either by state governments or by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

Rehabilitation

Jurisdiction

Prison

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Prison

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Litmus test is a pivotal political issue that demonstrates whether a candidate for office or appointment leans far enough conservative or liberal to please his or her target constituency.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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The authority to make pronouncements on legal matters and administer justice within a defined area of responsibility is known as:

Rehabilitation

Jurisdiction

Prison

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Jurisdiction

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A method of preventing crime by removing the offender from the community is called _________ .

Grievance

Detention

Dehumanization

Incapacitation

Answer

Correct Answer: Incapacitation

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An official statement of complaint about wrong done to a person. Prisoners may file a grievance with officials about infringements on their rights or unfair or inhumane treatment is called _____________ .

Deterrence

Grievance

Detention

Dehumanization

Answer

Correct Answer: Grievance

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The use of punishment, or the threat of punishment, to discourage individuals from committing crime is known as:

Deterrence

Grievance

Detention

Dehumanization

Answer

Correct Answer: Deterrence

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Detention means holding suspects or defendants as they await court processing prior to trial and a determination of guilt or innocence.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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Intentional or unintentional treatment of offenders as less than human by ignoring or depriving them of normal human qualities such as respect, compassion, and individuality is called ___________.

Deterrence

Grievance

Detention

Dehumanization

Answer

Correct Answer: Dehumanization

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Custody is detention in a prison or jail or being held under guard of law enforcement authorities.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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The overall terms and conditions for prisoners, derived from the 8th Amendment, including such matters as basic rights and humane physical, medical, and psychological care is known as:

Conditions of Confinement

Civil rights

Corrections

Community Supervision

Answer

Correct Answer: Conditions of Confinement

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Community Supervision means various forms of noncustodial supervision where offenders are allowed to live in the community while remaining under the jurisdiction of the court or corrections agency.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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___________ is the punishment, supervision, and treatment of individuals suspected or convicted of criminal activity.

Conditions of Confinement

Civil rights

Corrections

Community Supervision

Answer

Correct Answer: Corrections

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Personal liberties granted by virtue of an individual’s status as a citizen or resident of a country or community is known as:

Conditions of Confinement

Civil rights

Corrections

Community Supervision

Answer

Correct Answer: Civil rights

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Which of the following are examples of individuals who would like to implement smart correctional practices?

Reformers

Elected Officials

Professionals

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

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Incarceration should be reserved for low-level offenders

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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There is a disproportionate amount of African Americans incarcerated in American prisons and jails.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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Trials can be decided only by juries.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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There federal courts are organized in ______ regional courts.

Answer

Correct Answer: 12

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Which of the following are a part of the federal court system?

Lower trial courts

Court of appeals

Supreme Court

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

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Federal judges are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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All of the following are factors that contribute to the marginalization of certain communities except?

Low unemployment

Disease

Cooperative relationship with law enforcement

Low educational achievement

Answer

Correct Answer: Cooperative relationship with law enforcement

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Public health agencies play a small role in the corrections system.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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The total justice expenditures for police protection in 2010 were

$75 billion

$100 billion

$124 billion

$261 billion

Answer

Correct Answer: $124 billion

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___________ is a method of preventing crime by removing the offender from the community.

Retribution

Incapacitation

Deterrence

Rehabilitation

Answer

Correct Answer: Incapacitation

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All of the following are considered theories except?

Deterrence

Rehabilitation

Solitary confinement

Incapacitation

Answer

Correct Answer: Solitary confinement

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Congress leverages federal funding for state corrections.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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Which of the following is not an example of community supervision?

Parole

Probation

House arrest

Detention centers

Answer

Correct Answer: Detention centers

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Which of the following branches is responsible for running the agencies?

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Executive

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The Legislative branch of government is the only federal branch involved in the corrections system.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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Director Clements introduced more humane conditions in the Colorado corrections system.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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