BCJ Corrections and Penology 2

Question 1

What is probation in the U.S. criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

A community supervision sentence instead of or following incarceration

Answer

Incarceration in a federal prison

Answer

Pre-trial detention

Answer

Mandatory minimum sentencing

Question 2

Which sentencing model limits judicial discretion by setting fixed prison terms?

Accepted Answer

Determinate sentencing

Answer

Indeterminate sentencing

Answer

Rehabilitative sentencing

Answer

Restorative sentencing

Question 3

What is the primary function of a presentence investigation report (PSI)?

Accepted Answer

To provide judges with background information for sentencing

Answer

To determine guilt or innocence

Answer

To set bail

Answer

To advise the jury

Question 4

What does 'good time' refer to in corrections?

Accepted Answer

Reduction in sentence for good behavior

Answer

Time spent in work release programs

Answer

Extra visitation privileges

Answer

Time credited for pre-trial detention

Question 5

Which correctional approach focuses on repairing harm through offender-victim dialogue?

Accepted Answer

Restorative justice

Answer

Deterrence

Answer

Incapacitation

Answer

Retribution

Question 6

What is a halfway house in the corrections system?

Accepted Answer

A transitional residential facility for offenders re-entering society

Answer

A maximum security unit

Answer

A detention center for juveniles

Answer

A court-mandated drug treatment center