In what country did the practice of judicial reprieve originate in?
a. United States
b. China
c. American colonies
d. England
d
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Which of the following is NOT a general example of how media can serve as a powerful potential solution to crime?
a. By helping to reduce violence and drug use b. By deterring criminal acts c. By providing the public with up-to-date footage of all major crime cases d. By bolstering the image of the criminal justice system
Compared to maximum-security prisons, medium-security prisons:
A. allow for more contact between inmates. B. have higher levels of surveillance. C. have higher concrete walls to prevent inmates from escaping. D. provide more restrictive living quarters.
The advancement of technology has led to the development of all of the following forms of deviance EXCEPT for ______.
a. legal downloading of music, movies, and readings b. cyberbullying c. online misbehavior of college students d. “sexting”
Match the sentencing goal to its definition.
A) Attempts to prevent potential offenders from becoming involved in crime by making an example of the offender being sentenced. B) Separates offenders from the community to reduce opportunities for future criminality C) A just deserts perspective that emphasizes taking revenge and holds offenders responsible for their crimes D) Attempts to make the victim and community "whole again" by addressing the damage crime causes E) Uses punishment to prevent a particular offender from engaging in repeat criminality F) Attempts to reform convicted offenders and reduce the likelihood of future criminality 1) General deterrence 2) Retribution 3) Incapacitation 4) Specific deterrence 5) Restoration 6) Rehabilitation