The goal of the criminal justice system wherein a criminal is sentenced to a lengthy time in a correctional facility, limiting his or her ability to re-offend, is known as:

a. deterrence.
b. retribution.
c. rehabilitation.
d. incapacitation.
e. treatment.


Answer: d

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Because they represent a smaller proportion of the correctional population, programming for women and girls has traditionally been:

A. individualized B. tailored to women and girls C. geared toward men and boys D. more robust

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In which of the following sentencing models do judges have primary discretion in creating the sentence?

a. mandatory minimum sentencing b. administrative form of sentencing c. judicial form of sentencing d. legislative form of sentencing

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Black powder is very sensitive to heat, static electricity and :

a. shock b. friction c. temperature changes d. all of the above

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