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1. Writ is a court order.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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2. A representative of the court appointed to hear a case involving difficult or specialized issues is known as:

Writ

Receiver

Special master

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Special master

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3. A person or entity authorized as a custodian for an agency (or business) when that agency fails to meet its mandated or financial obligations—considered a remedy of last resort is called __________ .

Writ

Receiver

Special master

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Receiver

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4. Petition is a formal application made to a court in writing that requests action on a certain matter.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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5. The principle of government that defines the relationship between the national government and the states whereby each state owns an exclusive sphere of power and authority, while other powers must be shared is known as:

Fact finder

Amicus brief

Federalism

Magna Carta

Answer

Correct Answer: Magna Carta

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6. ___________ is a trial of a lawsuit or criminal prosecution, the jury or judge (if there is no jury) decides if facts have been proved.

Fact finder

Amicus brief

Federalism

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Federalism

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7. _________ means excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Fact finder

Amicus brief

Federalism

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Fact finder

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8. Arguments presented by “friends” of the court on points of law relevant to the subject of a case, often one of broad public interest is known as:

Fact finder

Amicus brief

Federalism

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Amicus brief

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9. Accreditation is a formal process to certify competency, authority, or credibility.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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10. Paralegal is a person trained to undertake and assist with legal work but not specifically qualified as an attorney.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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11. The use of science and technology to investigate and establish facts in criminal or civil courts of law is known as :

Forensics

Contact standards

Paralegal

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Forensics

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12. The prescribed frequency, location, purpose, and processes for meetings between probation or parole officers and their clients is called _________ .

Forensics

Contact standards

Paralegal

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Contact standards

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13. The goal progressive goal is to have fewer prisoners recycling through the system.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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14. Jail overcrowding does not have any negative effects on prisoners and corrections staff.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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15. During the 1970s, _____ states allowed women to work in maximum-security prisons.

Answer

Correct Answer: 16

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16. The “Green Wall” refers to a gang of officers at a prison in Idaho.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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17. Which of the following areas is most likely to draw educated staff?

Rural

Urban

Suburban

All of these areas draw educated staff

Answer

Correct Answer: Urban

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18. Which of the following states/territories had the highest inmate-to-employment ratio for jails in 2006?

Kentucky

California

Louisiana

Washington D.C.

Answer

Correct Answer: Louisiana

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19. In 2005, males represented the majority of prison employees and corrections officers.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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20. In 2010, federal corrections workers made an average of ______ per month.

$4,753

$5,732

$5, 755

$6,684

Answer

Correct Answer: $5, 755

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21. Which of the following states did not have a high correctional staff to state population rate in 2010?

Alaska

Maryland

New Hampshire

Maryland

Answer

Correct Answer: New Hampshire

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22. Law enforcement officials make more than full time state and local corrections workers.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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23. Parole and probations agencies are well-funded.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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24. Day shift duties place a larger emphasis on counting and surveillance.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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25. Guards were once known as keeper of the keys.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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26. Parole officers generally handle low-risk offenders who have spent time in jail.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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27. Which of the following is not considered a legal information?

Custody status

Pending cases

Gang affiliation

Adult record

Answer

Correct Answer: Gang affiliation

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28. __________ are sometimes referred to specialized supervision units when they are on probation.

Domestic violence offenders

Sex offenders

Drug offenders

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

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29. Community corrections work does not involve 24/7 surveillance and care.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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30. Which of the following roles make up the majority of correctional workers?

Guards

Probation and parole officers

Administrators who supervise them

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

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31. The work of corrections encompasses a wide array of roles, levels of responsibilities, and position descriptions.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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MCQ on Minorities and Corrections	MCQ on Parole and Reintegration
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MCQ on Purpose of Punishment and Sentencing	MCQ on Reentry and Parole
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