Law Studies Test 2 Unit 2

Rehabilitation is a goal of sentencing served most directly by __________.

• imprisonment for five years

• fine of $5,000

• probation with requirement to attend alcoholics anonymous meetings

• death sentence

Under mandatory sentencing, a judge __________.

• has more discretion in determining a sentence

• has less discretion in determining a sentence

• must sentence a convicted felon to life imprisonment without parole

• may choose any sentencing option that the judge feels best serves the defendant and the community

The criminal sentence has served all of the following purposes over time EXCEPT __________.

• Retribution

• Deterrence

• Rehabilitation

• Equality

If a defendant is sentenced to five years in prison in a state that has a parole system, the defendant will serve __________.

• five years in prison and then be released on parole

• serve some time in prison and then may be released prior to the end of the five years

• no time in prison but will be supervised in the community for five years by a parole officer

• serve some time on parole and then spend the remainder in prison

J.J. was sentenced to die for the rape of a woman. His sentence __________.

• is unconstitutional

• will be carried out within one year

• will be carried out within five years

• will be carried out within 20 years

In many Juvenile Courts around the country, a juvenile can be declared a(n)__________. This means that they are considered to be more vulnerable to problem behaviors and may qualify for rehabilitation services.

• Juvenile Delinquent

• Adult in the eyes of the court

• At-Risk Youth

• Convicted Felon

Prisoners have __________ constitutional rights in prison.

• No

• Limited

• Expanded

• the same

The number of people in prison in the United States has __________.

• dropped dramatically in recent years

• Remained the same over the last 20 years

• Increased dramatically in recent years

• dropped slightly in recent years

The reentry program has each of the following phases EXCEPT __________.

• education, treatment, and training in prison

• focus on transitioning into the community

• support and mentoring while back in the community

• preventive programs for children of ex-offenders

When a defendant in court does not admit guilt but does not contest the charges either, this is a plea known as

• Nolo Contendere

• Charge Bargaining

• Change of Venue

• Contesting