DSST Criminal Justice 3

Question 1

Which model of the criminal justice system views crime control as the most important function, emphasizing efficiency and speed?

Accepted Answer

Crime control model

Answer

Herbert Packer's crime control model prioritizes suppressing criminal conduct quickly, even at the expense of procedural safeguards.

Question 2

A grand jury in the federal system must consist of how many jurors?

Accepted Answer

12 to 23

Answer

Federal grand juries consist of 16 to 23 members, with 12 jurors needed to return an indictment.

Question 3

Which policing strategy involves officers focusing on specific high-crime locations rather than patrolling entire beats?

Accepted Answer

Hot spots policing

Answer

Hot spots policing concentrates law enforcement resources on small geographic areas with disproportionately high crime rates.

Question 4

Under the Eighth Amendment, which standard are courts required to apply when reviewing prison conditions?

Accepted Answer

Deliberate indifference

Answer

In Estelle v. Gamble (1976), the Supreme Court held that deliberate indifference to prisoners' serious medical needs violates the Eighth Amendment.

Question 5

What distinguishes a determinate sentence from an indeterminate sentence?

Accepted Answer

Determinate sentences are fixed with no parole eligibility

Answer

Determinate (fixed) sentences specify an exact term to be served, eliminating parole board discretion over release timing.

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