Criminal Justice Ultimate 3

Question 1

A prosecutor and defense attorney agree the defendant will plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a reduced sentence. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

Plea bargaining

Answer

Plea bargaining resolves the vast majority of criminal cases through negotiated guilty pleas.

Question 2

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against cruel and unusual punishment?

Accepted Answer

Eighth Amendment

Answer

The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 3

What is the main function of a grand jury in the federal criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

To decide whether there is enough evidence to indict

Answer

A grand jury reviews the prosecution's evidence and decides whether to issue an indictment.

Question 4

An offender released from prison before completing their full sentence, subject to supervision and conditions, is on what status?

Accepted Answer

Parole

Answer

Parole is conditional early release from prison under community supervision.

Question 5

Which criminological theory argues that crime results from learned behavior through interaction with others?

Accepted Answer

Differential association theory

Answer

Edwin Sutherland's differential association theory holds that criminal behavior is learned through social interaction.

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