POLS 2306 - TX Gov - CH 12 Criminal Justice Policy in Texas

. Identify the type of crime for which the Texas Penal Code provides a sentence of up to 1 year in county jail.

The Texas Penal Code provides a sentence of up to 1 year in county jail for those crimes it defines as misdemeanors, relatively minor offenses.

Glenn has been convicted of simple assault. What is his potential sentence? A. no sentence B. 180 days in the city jail C. 180 days in the county jail D. 1 year in the county jail

A

The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution asserts the right __________. A. against unreasonable searches and seizures of property B. of due process C. of double jeopardy D. to an attorney even if a person can't afford one

A

The __________ regulates the manufacturing, transportation, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages throughout Texas. A. TABC B. Texas Rangers C. DPS D. DEA

A

What percentage of adult male Texans are currently incarcerated or on probation or parole? A. 5 percent B. 10 percent C. 15 percent D. 20 percent

A

Which federal agency is responsible for collecting national crime statistics? A. Federal Bureau of Investigation B. National Security Administration C. Central Intelligence Agency D. Department of Defense

A

Which of the following states executes the largest number of criminals? A. Texas B. Oklahoma C. California D. New Mexico

A

Who is responsible for maintaining each of Texas's county jails? A. county sheriff B. Texas Rangers C. city police D. constable

A

Why does Texas have a high execution rate? A. Texas's political culture supports executions for crimes. B. Texas has a high level of poverty, which leads to the commission of capital crimes. C. Most of the people convicted of a capital crime were framed by prosecutors. D. Police get promoted if they make an arrest for a capital crime, so more police officers work those cases.

A

What are the primary characteristics of a typical person in a Texas or prison, on probation, or on parole?

A typical person caught up in the criminal justice system is an adult male who has not completed high school and is just as likely to be unemployed as employed.

Ken was 16 when he committed a murder in Texas. Explain why, after his conviction, he did not receive the death penalty.

In Roper v. Simmons (2005), the U.S. Supreme Court held that persons who were 17 years old or younger at the time the capital crime was committed could not be executed.

What are two arguments put forth by supporters of the death penalty?

Supporters of the death penalty argue that much-needed prison space would be available if the state expanded the list of capital crimes and executed more prisoners. They also argue that putting the condemned to death would save taxpayers money.

What is used at all levels of government as the official measure of crime?

All levels of government measure crime as the number of crimes recorded by (or reported to) law enforcement agencies

Glenn has been convicted of simple assault. What is his potential fine? A. $250 B. $500 C. $750 D. $950

B

In Texas, misdemeanor sentences are served in the __________. A. city jail B. county jail C. state jail D. state penitentiary

B

Police officers would call fingerprints or blood splatters found at the scene of a crime __________. A. fruits of a crime B. mere evidence C. contraband D. tools of a crime

B

What is the maximum fine for a violation of a city ordinance in Texas? A. $2,000 B. $4,000 C. $5,000 D. $10,000

B

Which of the following is the age range of people who are considered to be most prone to committing crime? A. 12-16 B. 17-24 C. 25-35 D. 36-49

B

Who decides the amount of time that someone convicted of a crime will serve? A. grand jury B. trial jury C. prosecutor D. attorney general

B

Christie has been convicted of assault causing injury. What is her potential sentence? A. 180 days in the city jail B. 180 days in the county jail C. 1 year in the county jail D. 2-4 years in the county jail

C

What is the maximum jail time for being convicted of having a connection to the manufacture of methamphetamine? A. 10 years B. 15 years C. 20 years D. 25 years

C

Which city has the largest police department in Texas? A. Dallas B. San Antonio C. Houston D. Ft. Worth

C

Which statement explains why arrest rates in Texas are rising but the crime rate is decreasing? A. Texas has a young population. B. Criminals are released from prison too soon. C. The illicit drug trade continues to increase. D. There are now more police officers than in the past

C

Why do retailers keep certain cold remedies behind their counters? A. People have been overdosing on it. B. Retailers don't want people to use them to produce particular drugs. C. State legislature requires them to do so. D. Pharmaceutical companies have a high moral stand and have implemented this policy on their own.

C

___________ is the most common form of crime in Texas. A. Robbery B. Rape C. Property crime D. Aggravated assault

C

How many people are arrested in Texas each year for committing major crimes? A. 10,000 B. 100,000 C. 500,000 D. more than 1 million

D

In Texas, the sentence for attempted capital murder is __________. A. the death penalty B. life without parole C. 2-20 years D. 5-99 years

D

Nearly __________ people in Texas are either in jail, in prison, on probation, or on parole. A. 10,000 B. 100,000 C. 500,000 D. 1 million

D

What is the maximum fine for a felony conviction in Texas? A. $2,000 B. $4,000 C. $5,000 D. $10,000

D

What type of crime is sexual assault? A. Class A misdemeanor B. Class B misdemeanor C. State Jail felony D. 2nd Degree felony

D

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment? A. First Amendment B. Fourth Amendment C. Fifth Amendment D. Eighth Amendment

D

Which of the following is an elected official in Texas? A. an agent of the TABC B. a Texas Ranger C. a city police D. a constable

D

Which of the following peace officers provides services to the justices of the peace? A. sheriff B. Texas Ranger C. city police D. constable

D

Which statement best describes jurors' option(s) for sentencing for a person convicted of a capital crime? A. The jury is required to sentence that person to death. B. The jury can sentence that person to prison for life with chance of parole after 40 years. C. The jury is required to sentence that person to life without possibility of parole. D. The jury can choose to sentence that person to death or to life with the possibility of parole.

D

__________ is the most common form of violent crime in Texas. A. Robbery B. Rape C. Property crime D. Aggravated assault

D