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A court orders a person to repay a victim for losses caused by an offense. Which purpose of punishment does this most directly illustrate?
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A person is held locally while awaiting court proceedings. Which correctional setting most closely fits this situation?
- A
A local jail
- B
A prison
- C
A parole office
- D
A probation program
03
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A person leaves prison but must follow conditions while being supervised in the community. What is this type of supervision generally called?
- A
Restitution
- B
Probation
- C
Parole
- D
Incapacitation
04
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When considering what tends to influence deterrence more than increasing the severity of a penalty, which factor is most supported by research reviews?
- A
The availability of longer prison terms
- B
The perceived likelihood of being caught
- C
The number of correctional facilities
- D
The length of a person's community-service requirement
05
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Which considerations generally inform sentencing? Select all that apply.
- A
The seriousness and circumstances of the offense
- B
The person's history
- C
The amount of media attention the case receives
- D
Public safety
06
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Which could be conditions of community supervision? Select all that apply.
- A
Reporting to an officer
- B
Attending treatment
- C
Following a curfew
- D
Complying with electronic monitoring
07
True or false
1 point
True or false: A sentence may combine incarceration with probation or other penalties and requirements.
- A
True
- B
False
08
True or false
1 point
True or false: Federal sentencing guidelines inform federal sentencing, while state systems have their own laws and procedures.
- A
True
- B
False
09
True or false
1 point
True or false: A longer prison sentence can extend incapacitation while also disrupting employment and family life.
- A
True
- B
False
10
Written response
1 point
At year-end 2024, about how many adults in the United States were under probation or parole supervision? Enter the value in millions to two decimal places.
11
Written response
1 point
What is the term for breaking a rule of community supervision without committing a new crime?
12
Fill in the blank
1 point
A sentence with a set term is ; a sentence that sets a range and may involve release decisions by a parole authority is .
13
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deterrence aims to influence the public, while deterrence aims to discourage the punished person from reoffending.
14
Open ended
1 point
A person convicted of an offense has substance-use needs and limited education. What rehabilitation supports could be appropriate, and what should guide the selection of programs? Explain why the likely results should not be treated as guaranteed.
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A person is held locally while awaiting a court proceeding and has not yet been sentenced. Which correctional setting is most likely?
- A
A prison, because jails primarily hold people serving long sentences for serious offenses.
- B
A jail, because jails commonly hold people awaiting court proceedings.
- C
A prison, because anyone awaiting trial has already been sentenced.
- D
A jail, because jails are used only for people convicted of minor offenses.
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A judge imposes a sentence of 3 to 6 years, with release decisions potentially made by a parole authority. How is this sentence classified?
- A
It is determinate because the person may have to report to a supervision officer.
- B
It is indeterminate because every prison sentence includes a release decision by a parole authority.
- C
It is indeterminate because the sentence specifies a range rather than one fixed term.
- D
It is determinate because a range is the same as a set term.
17
Written response
1 point
A person on community supervision misses a required appointment but commits no new crime. What is the correctional term for breaking a supervision rule in this way?
18
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A judge chooses a sanction partly to discourage the person being sentenced from committing another offense. Which purpose of punishment does this illustrate?
- A
General deterrence, because it aims to prevent the punished person from reoffending.
- B
Retribution, because it aims to discourage the public by setting an example.
- C
Incapacitation, because it aims to influence the public's expectations of punishment.
- D
Specific deterrence, because it aims to discourage the punished person from reoffending.
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Written response
1 point
What is the general term for conditional community supervision after a person is released from prison?
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A corrections department is selecting a rehabilitation program for people with different needs. Which approach best reflects the evidence summarized in the material?
- A
Use the same program for everyone, regardless of their risks or needs.
- B
Focus only on increasing sentence severity, since treatment fit has little relevance.
- C
Address relevant risks and needs and use a suitable cognitive-behavioral approach.
- D
Avoid assessing program quality because rehabilitation outcomes are uniform.