CPCT Criminal Justice Policy 3

Question 1

The 'school-to-prison pipeline' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Policies that push students, especially minorities, out of school and into the criminal justice system

Answer

The school-to-prison pipeline describes how zero-tolerance discipline, school police, and suspension policies disproportionately funnel marginalized youth into the justice system.

Question 2

Which of the following best represents an authoritarian-right criminal justice position?

Accepted Answer

Expanding the death penalty, increasing police funding, and harsher sentencing

Answer

Authoritarian-right positions favor strong punitive measures, robust law enforcement, and severe consequences for offenders.

Question 3

Pretrial detention refers to:

Accepted Answer

Holding a defendant in custody before their trial has concluded

Answer

Pretrial detention means a defendant is jailed while awaiting trial because they cannot post bail or are deemed a flight risk or danger.

Question 4

From a libertarian standpoint, what is the primary objection to civil asset forfeiture?

Accepted Answer

It allows police to seize property without a criminal conviction, violating due process

Answer

Libertarians argue civil asset forfeiture violates property rights because government can seize assets without proving guilt in a criminal trial.

Question 5

What is the purpose of parole in the criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

To allow supervised early release from prison contingent on good behavior and compliance

Answer

Parole releases prisoners before their full sentence is served under supervision, with conditions that can return them to prison if violated.

CPCT - Consolidated Political Compass Test Practice Test

CPCT - Consolidated Political Compass Test Practice Test

CPCT Criminal Justice Policy 3