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Corrections in the 21st Century 7th Edition Test Bank - Page 1 preview image1Student: ___________________________________________________________________________1.Which of the following statements is true of crime rates and prison population in the UnitedStates?A.Serious crime continues to increase while theprison population continues to decrease.B.Serious crime continues to decrease while the prison population continues to increase.C.Serious crime continues to increase causing the prison population to increase.D.Serious crime continues to decrease causing the prison population to decrease.2.A serious criminal offense; specifically, one punishable by death or by incarceration in a prisonfacility for more than a year is called a(n) _____.A.infractionB.misdemeanorC.felonyD.perjury3.Which among the following is an example of a felony?A.BurglaryB.Simple assaultC.JaywalkingD.Littering4.A relatively minor violation of the criminal law, such as petty theft or simpleassault, punishable byconfinement for one year or less is called a(n) _____.A.infractionB.misdemeanorC.felonyD.perjury
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Corrections in the 21st Century 7th Edition Test Bank - Page 3 preview image5.Which among the following is an example of a misdemeanor?A.RobberyB.Simple assaultC.ArsonD.Jaywalking6.A minor violation of state statute or local ordinance punishable by a fine or other penalty, but notincarceration, or by a specified, usually very short term of incarceration is called a(n) _____.A.infractionB.misdemeanorC.felonyD.perjury7.Which among the following is an example of an infraction?A.MurderB.Breaking and enteringC.LitteringD.Auto theft8.Who among the following is a correctional client?A.Arecreation coordinatorB.A unit leaderC.A field administratorD.A probationer9.Which of the following is a component of the criminal justice system?A.A courtB.Sole proprietorshipC.ArbitrationD.Acooperative
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Corrections in the 21st Century 7th Edition Test Bank - Page 4 preview image10.The prosecutor dropping charges after filing them is called a _____.A.nollojudicusB.nolocontendereC.nolleprosequiD.noellepersecutus11.The main function of the preliminary hearing is to:A.ensure the incarceration and rehabilitation of adults and juveniles convicted of offenses againstthe law.B.determine whether there is cause to believe that the accused committed a crime within thejurisdiction of the court.C.ensure themaintenance and upkeep of the correctional facilities that are used forincarceration.D.determine whether there are adequate facilities in the correctional facilities for the convictedoffenders.12.The process by which a court arrives at afinal decision in a case is called _____.A.arbitrationB.arraignmentC.certificationD.adjudication13.If the defendant accepts a penalty without admitting guilt it is called _____.A.nollojudicusB.nolocontendereC.nolleprosequiD.noellepersecutus14.Cultural restrictions on behavior that forbid serious violations—such as murder, rape androbbery—of a group's values are called _____.A.folkwaysB.moresC.anomiesD.feeling rules
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Corrections in the 21st Century 7th Edition Test Bank - Page 5 preview image15._____ are time-honored ways of doing things. Although they carry the force of tradition, theirviolation is unlikely to threaten the survival of the social group.A.FolkwaysB.MoresC.AnomiesD.Feeling rules16.The first training standards established by the American Correctional Association on Accreditationset specific numbers of _____ hours for preservice.A.70B.150C.100D.12017.The major Code of Ethics governing the field ofcorrections was created by the _____.A.Federal Bureau of InvestigationB.American Correctional AssociationC.National Criminal Justice AssociationD.Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences18.In _____, the ProfessionalEducation Council of the American Correctional Association developeda model entry test for correctional officers.A.1970B.1980C.1990D.200019.A credentialing process, usually involving testing and career developmentassessment, throughwhich the skills, knowledge, and abilities of correctional personnel can be formally recognized iscalled _____.A.legislationB.accreditationC.adjudicationD.certification
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Corrections in the 21st Century 7th Edition Test Bank - Page 6 preview image20.It wasn't until the _____ thatwomen began to enter the corrections professions in significantnumbers.A.2000sB.1990sC.1980sD.1970s21.The prison population in the United States is higher today than at any time in history.TrueFalse22.Murder, rape, aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, and arson are felonies in all jurisdictionswithin the United States.TrueFalse23.A few states make conviction of a felony and the resulting incarceration grounds for uncontesteddivorce.TrueFalse24.Some crimes classified as felonies in one part of the country may be misdemeanors in another.TrueFalse25.Major violations of the law that often involve long term incarceration are called infractions.TrueFalse26.The process of achieving justice through the application of the criminal law and through theworkings of the criminal justice system is called criminal justice.TrueFalse27.According to the Bureau of JusticeStatistics, noninstitutional corrections, which is sometimescalled community corrections, includes pardon, probation, and parole activities, correctionaladministration not directly connectable to institutions, and miscellaneous [activities] not directlyrelated to institutional care.TrueFalse28.The word "evidence" refers to criminal evidence, and not scientific evidence.TrueFalse
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Corrections in the 21st Century 7th Edition Test Bank - Page 7 preview image29.A person's race is recognized as an objective biological fact, and not a social construct.TrueFalse30.It wasn't until the 1970s that women began to enter the corrections professions in significantnumbers.TrueFalse31.In the United States, there are more female police officers than female correctional officers.TrueFalse32.The use of _____ in corrections and public policy is now considered the gold standard for policyand program development.________________________________________33._____ is defined as criminal laws and criminal justiceinstitutions, policies, and practices thatachieve justice in the present without compromising the ability of future generations to have thebenefits of a just society.________________________________________34.A serious criminal offense; specifically, one punishable by death or by incarceration in a prisonfacility for more than a year is called a _____.________________________________________35.A relatively minor violation of the criminal law, such as petty theft or simple assault, punishable byconfinement for one year or less is called a _____.________________________________________36.The prosecutor can drop charges after filing them. Such a choice is called _____.________________________________________37._____ is the process by which a court arrives at a decision in a case.________________________________________38.If the defendant accepts a penalty without admitting guilt it is called _____.________________________________________39.After losing all their available direct appeals, state prisoners may also seek to have theirconvictions reviewed collaterally in the federal courts via a _____.________________________________________
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Corrections in the 21st Century 7th Edition Test Bank - Page 8 preview image40.Race, ethnicity, and gender are all aspects of _____.________________________________________
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Corrections in the 21st Century 7th Edition Test Bank - Page 9 preview image1Key1.Which of the following statements is true of crime rates and prison population in the UnitedStates?A.Serious crime continues to increase while the prison population continues to decrease.B.Serious crime continues to decrease while the prison population continues to increase.C.Serious crime continues to increase causing the prison population to increase.D.Serious crime continues to decrease causing the prison population to decrease.Schmalleger-Chapter 01 #12.A serious criminal offense; specifically, one punishable by death or by incarceration in a prisonfacility for more than a year iscalled a(n) _____.A.infractionB.misdemeanorC.felonyD.perjurySchmalleger-Chapter 01 #23.Which among the following is an example of a felony?A.BurglaryB.Simple assaultC.JaywalkingD.LitteringSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #34.A relatively minor violation of the criminal law, such as petty theft or simple assault, punishableby confinement for one year or less is called a(n) _____.A.infractionB.misdemeanorC.felonyD.perjurySchmalleger-Chapter 01 #4
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Corrections in the 21st Century 7th Edition Test Bank - Page 10 preview image5.Which among the following is an example of a misdemeanor?A.RobberyB.Simple assaultC.ArsonD.JaywalkingSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #56.A minor violation of state statute orlocal ordinance punishable by a fine or other penalty, butnot incarceration, or by a specified, usually very short term of incarceration is called a(n)_____.A.infractionB.misdemeanorC.felonyD.perjurySchmalleger-Chapter 01 #67.Which among the following is an example of an infraction?A.MurderB.Breaking and enteringC.LitteringD.Auto theftSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #78.Who among the following is a correctional client?A.Arecreation coordinatorB.A unit leaderC.A field administratorD.A probationerSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #8
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Corrections in the 21st Century 7th Edition Test Bank - Page 11 preview image9.Which of the following is a component of the criminal justice system?A.A courtB.Sole proprietorshipC.ArbitrationD.A cooperativeSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #910.The prosecutor dropping charges after filing them is called a _____.A.nollojudicusB.nolocontendereC.nolleprosequiD.noellepersecutusSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #1011.The main function of the preliminary hearing is to:A.ensure the incarceration and rehabilitation of adults and juveniles convicted of offensesagainst the law.B.determine whether there is cause tobelieve that the accused committed a crime within thejurisdiction of the court.C.ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the correctional facilities that are used forincarceration.D.determine whether there are adequate facilities in the correctional facilities for the convictedoffenders.Schmalleger-Chapter 01 #1112.The process by which a court arrives at a final decision in a case is called _____.A.arbitrationB.arraignmentC.certificationD.adjudicationSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #12
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Corrections in the 21st Century 7th Edition Test Bank - Page 12 preview image13.If the defendant accepts a penalty without admitting guilt it is called _____.A.nollojudicusB.nolocontendereC.nolleprosequiD.noellepersecutusSchmalleger-Chapter 01#1314.Cultural restrictions on behavior that forbid serious violations—such as murder, rape androbbery—of a group's values are called _____.A.folkwaysB.moresC.anomiesD.feeling rulesSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #1415._____ are time-honored ways of doing things. Although they carry the force of tradition, theirviolation is unlikely to threaten the survival of the social group.A.FolkwaysB.MoresC.AnomiesD.Feeling rulesSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #1516.The first training standards established by the American Correctional Association onAccreditation set specific numbers of _____ hours for preservice.A.70B.150C.100D.120Schmalleger-Chapter 01 #16
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Corrections in the 21st Century 7th Edition Test Bank - Page 13 preview image17.The major Code of Ethics governing the field of corrections was created by the _____.A.Federal Bureau of InvestigationB.American Correctional AssociationC.National Criminal Justice AssociationD.Academy of Criminal JusticeSciencesSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #1718.In _____, the Professional Education Council of the American Correctional Associationdeveloped a model entry test for correctional officers.A.1970B.1980C.1990D.2000Schmalleger-Chapter 01 #1819.A credentialing process, usually involving testing and career development assessment,through which the skills, knowledge, and abilities of correctional personnel can be formallyrecognized is called _____.A.legislationB.accreditationC.adjudicationD.certificationSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #1920.It wasn't until the _____ that women began to enter the corrections professions in significantnumbers.A.2000sB.1990sC.1980sD.1970sSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #2021.The prison population in the United States is higher today than at any time in history.TRUESchmalleger-Chapter 01 #21
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Corrections in the 21st Century 7th Edition Test Bank - Page 14 preview image22.Murder, rape, aggravated assault, robbery,burglary, and arson are felonies in all jurisdictionswithin the United States.TRUESchmalleger-Chapter 01 #2223.A few states make conviction of a felony and the resulting incarceration grounds foruncontested divorce.TRUESchmalleger-Chapter 01 #2324.Some crimes classified as felonies in one part of the country may be misdemeanors inanother.TRUESchmalleger-Chapter 01 #2425.Major violations of the law that often involve long term incarceration are called infractions.FALSESchmalleger-Chapter 01 #2526.The process of achieving justice through the application of the criminal law and through theworkings of the criminal justice system is called criminal justice.TRUESchmalleger-Chapter 01 #2627.According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, noninstitutional corrections, which is sometimescalled community corrections, includes pardon, probation, and parole activities, correctionaladministration not directly connectable to institutions, and miscellaneous [activities] not directlyrelated to institutional care.TRUESchmalleger-Chapter 01 #2728.The word "evidence" refers to criminal evidence, and not scientific evidence.FALSESchmalleger-Chapter 01 #2829.A person's race is recognized as an objective biological fact, and not a social construct.FALSESchmalleger-Chapter 01 #29
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Corrections in the 21st Century 7th Edition Test Bank - Page 15 preview image30.It wasn't until the 1970s that women began to enter the correctionsprofessions in significantnumbers.TRUESchmalleger-Chapter 01 #3031.In the United States, there are more female police officers than female correctional officers.FALSESchmalleger-Chapter 01 #3132.The use of _____ incorrections and public policy is now considered the gold standard forpolicy and program development.evidence-based practicesSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #3233._____ is defined as criminal laws and criminal justice institutions, policies, and practices thatachieve justice in the present without compromising the ability of future generations to havethe benefits of a just society.Sustainable justiceSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #3334.A serious criminal offense; specifically, onepunishable by death or by incarceration in a prisonfacility for more than a year is called a _____.felonySchmalleger-Chapter 01 #3435.A relatively minor violation of the criminal law, such as petty theft or simple assault,punishableby confinement for one year or less is called a _____.misdemeanorSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #3536.The prosecutor can drop charges after filing them. Such a choice is called _____.nolle prosequiSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #3637._____ is the process by which a court arrives at a decision in a case.AdjudicationSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #37
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Corrections in the 21st Century 7th Edition Test Bank - Page 16 preview image38.If the defendant accepts a penalty without admitting guilt it is called _____.nolo contendereSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #3839.After losing all their available direct appeals, state prisoners may also seek to have theirconvictions reviewed collaterally in the federal courts via a _____.writ of habeas corpusSchmalleger-Chapter 01 #3940.Race, ethnicity, and gender are all aspects of _____.social diversitySchmalleger-Chapter 01 #40
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