Crime and Justice

Five general types of punishment are in use in the U. S. Which is NOT one of these punishments?

• transportation
• intermediate punishments
• death
• probation

Defendants appeal their convictions on legal grounds. Which is NOT one of the legal grounds?

• mistaken interpretations of law
• illegal search and seizure
• defects in jury selection
• improper admission of evidence at trial

How does the institution of social control differ from family, schools, religion, media, & law?

• requires society to abide by passive social values.
• exists as a single system.
• is used along with other institutions of social control.
• is generally society's "last line of defense."

In the case of a misdemeanor or an ordinance violation, a(n) ________ may be held.

• information
• summary trial
• arrest warrant
• grand jury

If defendants are not satisfied with the outcome of their trials, they have the right to

• request new counsel.
• declare a mistrial.
• retrial.
• appeal.

The booking process typically involves

• entering a suspect's info., fingerprints, & photograph.
• entering a suspect's name in the police blotter.
• entering a suspect's charge in the police blotter.
• All of the answers are correct.

American criminal justice consists of 3 main agencies. Which of the is NOT one of the3?

• courts
• corrections
• prisons
• police

After an arrest has been made, the suspect is brought to the police station to be

• tried.
• incarcerated.
• booked.
• interrogated.

The purpose of a(n) ____ is to hear the formal charges to allow the defendant to enter a plea.

• initial appearance
• arraignment
• preliminary hearing
• indictment

Which of the following is used to increase efficiency in a court case?

• plea bargaining
• a bench trial
• a mistrial
• an appeal