Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a crime that one can be put into administrative detention for in China?
A)Murder
B)Theft
C)Rape
D)White collar crime

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Which is the most commonly used sanctions for crimes in Japan?
A)Incarceration
B)Community Service
C)Fines
D)Shaming

Accepted Answer

Japan's legal system places great importance on monetary compensation for victims and families of victims. Fines are therefore the most commonly used sanctions for crimes in Japan, as they provide a form of restitution to those affected by the crime. However, incarceration and community service are also used as sanctions, while shaming is not considered a legal sanction in Japan.

Question 3

What is the name of the agency in England that coordinates in 10 geographic regions the services of both the prison system and the probation service so inmates who are leaving prison are supervised and provided with the best release plan possible?
A)Independent monitoring boards
B)National Offender Management Service
C)Act on Penal Detention Facilities and Treatment of Inmates and Detainees
D)Volunteer Probation and Parole Offices

Accepted Answer

The National Offender Management Service (NOMS) is the agency in England that coordinates in 10 geographic regions the services of both the prison system and the probation service so inmates who are leaving prison are supervised and provided with the best release plan possible. Options A, C, and D are not relevant to the given context.

Question 4

Which of the following is not one of the three features that strongly support the heavy use of rehabilitative philosophy in Germany?
A)Unique environmental conditions
B)Extensive work and training opportunities
C)Community integration programs
D)Isolation and meditation programs

Accepted Answer

Isolation and meditation programs are not features that strongly support the heavy use of rehabilitative philosophy in Germany. The other options - unique environmental conditions, extensive work and training opportunities, and community integration programs - are all factors that contribute to the successful implementation of rehabilitative philosophy in Germany.

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the three key issues of concern within the Japanese prison system?
A)Lengthy incarceration terms
B)Cruel and inhumane reports of treatment of prisoners
C)Growing number of inmates who are member of gangs or organized crime groups
D)Growing number of inmates coming into prisons with drug abuse and mental health issues.

Accepted Answer

Lengthy incarceration terms are not typically highlighted as a key issue in the Japanese prison system. The main concerns are related to the treatment of prisoners, the presence of organized crime members, and the mental health and drug abuse issues among inmates.

Question 6

History tells us that in 621 B.C a Greek magistrate and politician named __________ was known for his law setting that included the extensive use of the death sentence and other harsh punishments such as starvation, poisoning, and death by exposure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of History tells us that in 621 B.C...

Question 7

The use of arbitrary arrest and incarceration, torture, and corporal and capital punishment have been said to be common in both criminal and political cases in which of our model countries?
A)France
B)Germany
C)Japan
D)Saudi Arabia

Accepted Answer

Saudi Arabia is known to have high rates of arbitrary arrest and incarceration, with little to no due process. There have also been reports of torture and use of corporal and capital punishment in both criminal and political cases. While some of our other model countries may also have issues with these practices, Saudi Arabia is the most likely to have all of these issues.

Question 8

Which German legislation sets forth all of the principles and methods to be practiced in German correctional facilities.
A)The Prison Act of 1976
B)The Prison Act of 1776
C)The Post-Unification penal code of 1871
D)The Bavarian Code of 1813

Accepted Answer

The Prison Act of 1976, also known as the Strafvollzugsgesetz (StVollzG), sets forth all of the principles and methods to be practiced in German correctional facilities. It governs areas such as education and training, work, healthcare, and security in prisons. This legislation has been updated and amended since its enactment in 1976 to reflect changes in societal values and approaches to correctional practices.

Question 9

The goals of sentencing that prisons seem to achieve are:
A)Deterrence and incapacitation
B)Deterrence and rehabilitation
C)Retribution and incapacitation
D)Retribution and rehabilitation

Accepted Answer

The answer of The goals of sentencing that prisons seem...

Question 10

________________________ represent a way to bring outsiders into the prisons to help with problems of administration and discipline.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________________ represent a way to bring outsiders...

Question 11

One of the hallmarks of the American ___________________ of the early twentieth century was the interest in a new approach to corrections: rehabilitation of the individual offender by specialists in corrections.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the hallmarks of the American...

Question 12

The crime control model assumes that criminal behavior can be controlled by:
A)Introspective therapy
B)More incarceration and strict supervision in the community
C)Implementation of more noncustodial sanctions
D)A regime of solitude

Accepted Answer

The crime control model assumes that the best way to control criminal behavior is through swift and certain punishment, including increased incarceration and strict supervision in the community. This approach aims to deter others from committing crimes and reduce recidivism among offenders. The other options listed, such as introspective therapy, noncustodial sanctions, and solitude, are not typically associated with the crime control model of criminal justice.

Question 13

In England, secular houses of correction that housed prostitutes, vagrants, debtors, and other minor criminals in the 1500's were called:
A)Bridewells
B)Gaol's
C)Maritime prison
D)Prisons

Accepted Answer

Bridewells were specifically established as secular houses of correction in England during the 1500's to house minor criminals such as prostitutes, vagrants, and debtors. Gaols were generally used to house more serious criminals awaiting trial or execution, while maritime prisons were located on ships and used to house pirates and other seafaring criminals. Prisons were not yet a concept in the modern sense during the 1500's.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a noncustodial sanction available in France?
A)House arrest
B)Probation
C)Fines
D)Community service

Accepted Answer

House arrest is not considered a noncustodial sanction in France. Noncustodial sanctions typically include measures like probation, fines, and community service, which do not involve confinement or detention. House arrest, on the other hand, restricts an individual to their residence, which is a form of confinement.

Question 15

Dutch courts were believed to be the first to regularly substitute imprisonment for corporal punishments.The term used to describe this sentence was_______________, which included all forms of incarceration.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dutch courts were believed to be the...

Question 16

In Germany ________________ allows inmates to receive private visits from their spouses and children for four hours every two months.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Germany ________________ allows inmates to receive...

Question 17

In what federal case was it decided that prisoners could sue state officials over prison conditions, poor treatment, or the denial of basic rights in the United States?
A)Cooper v.Pate
B)Miranda v.Arizona
C)Roper v.Simmons
D)Minnenci v.Pollard

Accepted Answer

In Cooper v. Pate (1964), it was decided that prisoners could sue state officials over prison conditions, poor treatment, or the denial of basic rights. This was a significant decision in recognizing the rights of prisoners in the United States.

Question 18

Which of the following is not one of the issues that the Home Secretary Michael Howard addressed in England relative to the "Prison Works" slogan?
A)The rise in the use of custodial sanctions by courts
B)The increase in the length of sentences
C)The increase in the time served by those in remand prisons
D)The increase use of the death penalty as a deterrent

Accepted Answer

The use of the death penalty was not an issue that Michael Howard addressed in relation to the "Prison Works" slogan. In fact, the death penalty was abolished in England in 1965, and Michael Howard was not advocating for its reintroduction. A, B, and C were all issues that Howard addressed, including the increase in the use of custodial sanctions by courts, the increase in sentence length, and the increase in time served by those in remand prisons.

Question 19

Which one of our model countries may be the real leader in incarceration rates, but because of incomplete and questionable data we are unable to accurately assess or judge its imprisonment status?
A)France
B)Germany
C)China
D)Saudi Arabia

Accepted Answer

China is known to have a high incarceration rate, but the data is incomplete and questionable, making it difficult to accurately assess or compare its imprisonment status with other countries.

Question 20

An individual has been held in a correctional facility for the past three years for disturbing the public order.He has never had a trial.What country is this individual probably in?
A)France
B)China
C)Japan
D)Germany

Accepted Answer

China has been known to hold individuals in detention without trial for extended periods of time, particularly those deemed to be troublemakers or activists. This practice has been criticized by human rights groups.

Quiz 9: After Conviction: The Problem of Prison

Which of the following is an example of a crime that one can be put into administrative detention for in China?

Which is the most commonly used sanctions for crimes in Japan?

What is the name of the agency in England that coordinates in 10 geographic regions the services of both the prison system and the probation service so inmates who are leaving prison are supervised and provided with the best release plan possible?

Which of the following is not one of the three features that strongly support the heavy use of rehabilitative philosophy in Germany?

Which of the following is not one of the three key issues of concern within the Japanese prison system?

History tells us that in 621 B.C a Greek magistrate and politician named __________ was known for his law setting that included the extensive use of the death sentence and other harsh punishments such as starvation, poisoning, and death by exposure.

The use of arbitrary arrest and incarceration, torture, and corporal and capital punishment have been said to be common in both criminal and political cases in which of our model countries?

Which German legislation sets forth all of the principles and methods to be practiced in German correctional facilities.

The goals of sentencing that prisons seem to achieve are:

________________________ represent a way to bring outsiders into the prisons to help with problems of administration and discipline.

One of the hallmarks of the American ___________________ of the early twentieth century was the interest in a new approach to corrections: rehabilitation of the individual offender by specialists in corrections.

The crime control model assumes that criminal behavior can be controlled by:

In England, secular houses of correction that housed prostitutes, vagrants, debtors, and other minor criminals in the 1500's were called:

Which of the following is not a noncustodial sanction available in France?

Dutch courts were believed to be the first to regularly substitute imprisonment for corporal punishments.The term used to describe this sentence was_______________, which included all forms of incarceration.

In Germany ________________ allows inmates to receive private visits from their spouses and children for four hours every two months.

In what federal case was it decided that prisoners could sue state officials over prison conditions, poor treatment, or the denial of basic rights in the United States?

Which of the following is not one of the issues that the Home Secretary Michael Howard addressed in England relative to the "Prison Works" slogan?

Which one of our model countries may be the real leader in incarceration rates, but because of incomplete and questionable data we are unable to accurately assess or judge its imprisonment status?

An individual has been held in a correctional facility for the past three years for disturbing the public order.He has never had a trial.What country is this individual probably in?