Question 1

What was the principle factor that shaped the punishment of criminals in the sixteenth century?

Accepted Answer

A)  The spread of the black plague and the social hysteria that came with it
B)  The shift from a stable to a wandering nomadic way of life
C)  Sharp increases in the crime rate
D)  The changing labor markets that stemmed from urbanization and colonializationE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

The determinate sentence is still the most widely used type of sentence in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not an argument for the death penalty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of discretion
B)  Incapacitation
C)  Deterrence
D)  Proportional to the crimeE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

____________________ were 16ᵗʰ century English laws that were used to put vagrants and abandoned children to work.

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Question 5

Do judges have too much discretion when it comes to sentencing? Can sentencing guidelines or determinate sentencing control judicial discretion?

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Judges do have a significant amount of d...

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eighty-eight countries and territories have abolished the death penalty for all crimes.
B)  Twenty-nine counties retain the death penalty in law but have not carried out any executions for the past ten years or more.
C)  Since 1994 there have been twenty executions of juvenile offenders, including thirteen in the United States.
D)  All of these statements are true.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Compare the notions of rehabilitation and just desert.

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The notions of rehabilitation and just d...

Question 8

"Let the sentence fit the criminal" best describes the basic philosophy of:

Accepted Answer

A)  determinate sentencing.
B)  mandatory minimums.
C)  fixed terms.
D)  indeterminate sentencing.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

What term was adopted in 12ᵗʰ century to refer to a breach of faith with one's feudal lord?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lex talionis
B)  Felonia
C)  Sucor disco
D)  Mala prohibitumE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

A ____________________ describes the loss suffered by the victim of a crime.

Accepted Answer

victim imp...

Question 11

Approximately how many known executions have been carried out in America under civil authority since 1608?

Accepted Answer

A)  5,500
B)  6,700
C)  14,500
D)  19,300E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Over 100 countries actively utilize the death penalty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 13

General deterrence argues that crime rates should fall as the likelihood of getting punished rises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

By punishing an offender severely as an example to others achieves the goal of:

Accepted Answer

A)  general deterrence.
B)  rehabilitation .
C)  specific deterrence.
D)  incapacitation.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

____________________ relies on a fixed term of incarceration set in law by the legislature.

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Determinat...

Question 16

Sentencing for the purpose of general deterrence has most to do with:

Accepted Answer

A)  changing the offender's future behavior through fear.
B)  modifying the social environment from which the offender came.
C)  affecting the perception of the general public.
D)  determining the proportionality of the sentence.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which punishment philosophy holds that criminal sentences should be proportional to the seriousness of the criminal act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Just desert
B)  General deterrence
C)  Incapacitation
D)  RestitutionE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research shows a strong correlation between legal variables and the type and length of sentence received.
B)  There is a clear relationship between social class and sentencing.
C)  Judges may perceive women as better risks than men, thus creating gender bias in sentencing.
D)  Victim characteristics may influence sentencing.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Discuss the history of punishment, including the rise of prisons.

Accepted Answer

The history of punishment can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where various forms of punishment were used to maintain social order and control. In early societies, punishment often involved physical forms of retribution such as corporal punishment, public humiliation, and even capital punishment.

One of the earliest forms of punishment was the use of exile, where individuals were banished from their communities as a form of punishment for their crimes. This practice was common in ancient Greece and Rome, where individuals who were deemed a threat to society were sent into exile as a means of punishment and deterrence.

The rise of prisons as a form of punishment can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe. Prior to the establishment of prisons, punishment often involved public displays of retribution, such as public floggings, executions, and other forms of physical punishment. However, as societies began to shift towards more humane forms of punishment, the idea of imprisonment as a means of punishment began to gain traction.

The first modern prisons were established in the 18th century, with the goal of providing a more humane and structured form of punishment for criminals. These early prisons were often harsh and brutal, with inmates subjected to overcrowding, poor living conditions, and forced labor. However, over time, the concept of imprisonment as a form of punishment evolved, leading to the development of more structured and regulated prison systems.

Today, prisons are a common form of punishment in many societies, with the goal of providing a means of rehabilitation and deterrence for criminal behavior. However, the history of punishment and the rise of prisons also raises important questions about the effectiveness and ethics of incarceration as a form of punishment. As societies continue to evolve, the debate over the use of prisons as a form of punishment remains an important and ongoing discussion.

Question 20

Which of the following factors is not a legitimate consideration in setting the length of a prison term?

Accepted Answer

A)  The severity of the offense
B)  Whether the offender used a weapon
C)  Whether the crime was committed for money
D)  The offender's ageE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 9: Punishment and Sentencing

What was the principle factor that shaped the punishment of criminals in the sixteenth century?

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The determinate sentence is still the most widely used type of sentence in the United States.

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Which of the following is not an argument for the death penalty?

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____________________ were 16ᵗʰ century English laws that were used to put vagrants and abandoned children to work.

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Do judges have too much discretion when it comes to sentencing? Can sentencing guidelines or determinate sentencing control judicial discretion?

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Compare the notions of rehabilitation and just desert.

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"Let the sentence fit the criminal" best describes the basic philosophy of:

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What term was adopted in 12ᵗʰ century to refer to a breach of faith with one's feudal lord?

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A ____________________ describes the loss suffered by the victim of a crime.

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Approximately how many known executions have been carried out in America under civil authority since 1608?

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Over 100 countries actively utilize the death penalty.

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____________________ were 16ᵗʰ century English laws that were used to put vagrants and abandoned children to work.

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Approximately how many known executions have been carried out in America under civil authority since 1608?

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