Criminal Justice Quiz 1

Which case led to the suspension of the death penalty in the US in 1972?

• a. Furman v. Georgia

• b. Gregg v. Georgia

• c. Gideon v. Wainwright

• d. In re Gault

What is the main objective of a juvenile preliminary hearing?

• a. to decide the punishment for the juvenile

• b. to assign a lawyer for the juvenile defendant

• c. to establish the guilt of the juvenile

• d. to ascertain if there is probable cause to believe the juvenile committed the act

Which of the following is NOT a part of the process for becoming a Supreme Court Justice?

• a. Being nominated by the President

• b. Being confirmed by the Senate

• c. Serving a 2-year probationary period

• d. Taking the judicial oath

What type of deterrence is applied when an individual refrains from committing a crime due to the fear of personal punishment?

• a. general

• b. specific

• c. marginal

• d. absolute

Who is responsible for recording all proceedings in the courtroom?

• a. bailiff

• b. court reporter

• c. clerk of the court

• d. prosecutor

Which stage of the criminal justice process involves the determination of punishments for the defendant?

• a. trial

• b. arrest

• c. sentencing

• d. first appearance

Who is responsible for law enforcement in English parishes?

• a. Sheriffs

• b. Constables

• c. Bow Street Runners

• d. Bobbies

What is the term for a sentence that includes both jail time and probation?

• a. shock incarceration

• b. split sentencing

• c. boot camp corrections

• d. intermediate sanctions

Who issues a warrant for an arrest?

• a. the grand jury

• b. the arresting officer

• c. the judge

• d. the prosecutor

Typically, the primary focus of juvenile courts is on _______________.

• a. transferring to adult court

• b. penalization

• c. recovery

• d. repeat offending