Question 1

Identify which of the following cases ended the moratorium on the death penalty.

Accepted Answer

A)   Gregg v. Georgia
B)   Furman v. Georgia
C)   Ballew v. Georgia
D)   Roe v. WadeE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Death penalty cases are automatically appealed to a higher court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Gregg v. Georgia ended the moratorium on the death penalty. Identify which of the following WAS NOT factored into the decision process?

Accepted Answer

A)   two-stage process
B)   direct appeal
C)   consideration of aggravated and mitigating circumstances
D)   mandatory sentencingE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Retribution focuses on compensation to the victim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Tony believes that individuals who commit crime can learn to become productive members of society. He most likely agrees with what purpose of punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)   retribution
B)   incapacitation
C)   deterrence
D)   rehabilitationE) A) and B)
F) B) and D) D

Question 6

Rehabilitation focuses on punishing the individual for the harm caused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 7

The conscious and deliberate decision of a jury to acquit a defendant despite the awareness of guilt is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   challenge for cause
B)   nullification
C)   peremptory challenge
D)   none of theseE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT true about the death penalty?

Accepted Answer

A)   It was deemed unconstitutional.
B)   It was deemed as discriminatory.
C)   Its application was considered cruel and unusual punishment.
D)   A judge can exclude jurors from a trial if they are solely for or against it.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Boot camps are an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   intermediate sanctions
B)   mandatory minimum sentence
C)   presumptive sentence
D)   determinate sentenceE) B) and C)
F) A) and D) A

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT true about Furman v. Georgia?

Accepted Answer

A)   It placed a moratorium on the death penalty.
B)   The death penalty was ruled unconstitutional.
C)   The application of the death penalty was ruled unconstitutional.
D)   The death penalty was ruled constitutional.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

There are 23 states that still use the death penalty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Life without parole is the alternative sentence given in those states that do not allow for capital punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A legislatively established commission provides a sentencing formula based on various factors in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   indeterminate sentencing
B)   determinate sentencing
C)   presumptive sentencing
D)   mandatory minimum sentencesE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Legislature requires judges to sentence an offender to a minimum sentence no matter the mitigating factors. This refers to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   indeterminate sentence
B)   determinate sentence
C)   presumptive sentence
D)   mandatory minimum sentenceE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

In 1972, the Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty was unconstitutional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The United Nations was formed in 1946.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Define and explain presumptive sentencing guidelines. Why is this important?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Ana believes that individuals who commit crime need to reimburse the victims from whatever they took. Ana most likely agrees with what purpose of punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)   restoration
B)   rehabilitation
C)   incapacitation
D)   deterrenceE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The exclusion of a juror for no reason whatsoever is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   peremptory challenge
B)   challenge for cause
C)   nullification
D)   none of the aboveE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Most states and federal systems provide for appeals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Juries

Identify which of the following cases ended the moratorium on the death penalty.

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Death penalty cases are automatically appealed to a higher court.

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Gregg v. Georgia ended the moratorium on the death penalty. Identify which of the following WAS NOT factored into the decision process?

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Retribution focuses on compensation to the victim.

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Tony believes that individuals who commit crime can learn to become productive members of society. He most likely agrees with what purpose of punishment?

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Rehabilitation focuses on punishing the individual for the harm caused.

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The conscious and deliberate decision of a jury to acquit a defendant despite the awareness of guilt is known as ______.

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Which of the following is NOT true about the death penalty?

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Boot camps are an example of ______.

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Which of the following is NOT true about Furman v. Georgia?

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There are 23 states that still use the death penalty.

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Life without parole is the alternative sentence given in those states that do not allow for capital punishment.

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A legislatively established commission provides a sentencing formula based on various factors in ______.

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Legislature requires judges to sentence an offender to a minimum sentence no matter the mitigating factors. This refers to ______.

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In 1972, the Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty was unconstitutional.

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The United Nations was formed in 1946.

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Define and explain presumptive sentencing guidelines. Why is this important?

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Ana believes that individuals who commit crime need to reimburse the victims from whatever they took. Ana most likely agrees with what purpose of punishment?

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Most states and federal systems provide for appeals.

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