Corrections 21st Century 8Th Edition By Frank Schmalleger – Test Bank
Chapter 01
Corrections: An Overview
Multiple Choice Questions
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Which of the following statements is true of the crime rates and the prison population in the United States?
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Serious crime continues to increase, while the prison population continues to decrease. |
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Serious crime continues to decrease, while the prison population continues to increase. |
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Serious crime continues to increase, causing the prison population to increase. |
| D. |
Serious crime continues to decrease, causing the prison population to decrease. |
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| 2. |
A serious criminal offense that is punishable by death or by incarceration in a prison facility for more than a year is called a(n) _____.
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| 3. |
Which among the following is an example of a felony?
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| 4. |
A relatively minor violation of the criminal law, such as petty theft or simple assault, punishable by confinement for one year or less is called a(n) _____.
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| 5. |
Which among the following is an example of a misdemeanor?
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