Quiz on Sentencing and Legal Terms

What is an "indeterminate sentence"?

• Fixed periods of incarceration

• Imprisonment or probation

• Fixed minimum and maximum time

• Specified number of years

What year was "The State of Prisons in England & Wales" published?

• 1777

• 1764

• 1800

• 1750

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that influences sentencing?

• Law school attended

• Number of siblings

• Prior experiences in/out of courtroom

• Emotional reactions & prejudices toward defendant

What is the role of biases concerning various crimes in sentencing?

• They are irrelevant

• They can influence sentencing decisions

• They determine the judge's salary

• They affect the prison's budget

What was one religious purpose of institutional confinement?

• Achieve religious indoctrination and spiritual reformation

• Celebrate religious festivals

• Build places of worship

• Train religious leaders

If Count 1 and Count 2 run concurrently, what is the total time served for these counts?

• 12 months

• 18 months

• 6 months

• 24 months

Which of the following is NOT a legal means of execution in the United States?

• Hanging

• Shooting

• Electrocution

• Drowning

Which method of execution involves the use of lethal gas?

• Hanging

• Shooting

• Electrocution

• Lethal Gas

Which of the following was one of the ways John Howard advocated to instill discipline and reform inmates?

• Solitary confinement

• Increased sentences

• Public shaming

• Financial penalties

What type of environment did John Howard promote for penal reform?

• Safe, humane, and orderly

• Strict and harsh

• Isolated and punitive

• Chaotic and unregulated