Ch 11, 12, & 13 Practice Quiz

Which of the following approaches did the Pennsylvania system introduce?

• Silence

• Solitary confinement

• Studying religion

• All of the above

What did the Auburn system offer that distinguished it from the Pennsylvania system?

• Isolation

• Parole

• Congregate labor

• Communication

The Just Deserts Era focuses on the rehabilitative purpose of incarceration

• True

• False

Males comprise of 85% of the jail population

• True

• False

What is the primary purpose of the jail?

• House felons

• Hold individuals awaiting trial

• Conduct trials

• To rehabilitate

The U.S. does not suffer from overcrowding

• True

• False

Research has not found any evidence stating that the country is saving money by using private prisons

• True

• False

What is an element of a maximum-security prison?

• Autonomy is high

• security is limited

• lots of resources are offered

• autonomy is limited

Which of the following is NOT an issue in incarceration?

• Racial disproportionality

• Vocational training

• Overcrowding

• Gangs

Which of the following is considered a financial commitment to the court?

• Bail

• Debt

• Loan

• Borrowed funds