Death Penalty

Multiple Choice

Based on the philosophical rationales for punishment, which rationale focuses on reconciliation with victims and the community?

• Restoration

• Retribution

• Deterrence

• Incapacitation

Open Ended

Explain the difference between special (specific) deterrence and general deterrence.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary rationale for punishing criminal offenders in the 20th century and today?

• Deterrence

• Rehabilitation

• Retribution

• Incapacitation

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common issues facing prisons?

• Contraband

• Prison gangs

• Assaults & rapes

• Overcrowding

Open Ended

What are some of the major problems associated with jails and lockups?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are rights that prisoners have while incarcerated?

• The right to equal protection

• The right to observe religious occasions

• The right to medical treatment

• The right to vote in all elections

Open Ended

What rights do prisoners have while incarcerated?

Open Ended

Explain how the death penalty has changed over the years.

Open Ended

Would you rather have a judge decide your sentence range or know exactly how long you'll be in prison? Why?

Open Ended

Do you think it is fair that a judge can change sentences based on extra details? Why or why not.

Open Ended

Why do you think the Supreme Court has acknowledged "Death is Different."