Based on 2013 incarceration rate data, which of the following countries incarcerated the least amount of individuals?
A. United States
B. Chile
C. Canada
D. Japan
D. Japan
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One theme stands out among public beliefs about crime and criminal justice. Which of the following statements reflects that theme?
a. Americans have almost universal agreement about the criminal justice system. b. Americans are divided along the lines of race and ethnicity, social class, gender and age. c. Americans are most divided in opinion depending upon the state in which they live. d. Americans do not allow news articles to shape their opinions.
Policy analysis focuses upon whether the intended result was produced
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is NOT true regarding solitary confinement?
A) Whereas typical cells measure about 6 feet wide and 9 feet long, solitary confinement cells are usually twice that size since inmates are confined to the cell for 23-24 hours per day. B) The prisoner is under intense control and isolation. C) Rather than eating in a dining hall, meals are typically passed through slots in each inmate's individual cell door. D) Inmates may have access to televisions, radios, or even reading and writing materials.
Which of the following is one of the factors on which the judicial support of police discretion is based?
A. Police officers use their intuition when a suspect gives a contradictory testimony. B. Police officers may find themselves in danger of personal, physical harm and must be allowed to take steps to protect themselves. C. The nature of their jobs prevents police officers from using deadly force under any situation. D. Training allows police officers to determine threats to society but does not allow them to take action to prevent such activities.