Criminal Justice: CJ 230 Module 4-0 Quiz: Questions &
Answers
Question 1 (0.5 points)
Sentencing enhancement is accomplished through mandatory sentences in which
ways? Select all that apply.
Question 1 options:
It allows the possibility of probation or other community sanction
It requires a sentence of imprisonment
It allows credit for time served
It lengthens the time served in prison
Question 2 (0.5 points)
Which of the following are areas in which corrections officials may use discretion?
Select all that apply.
Question 2 options:
Whether to arrest
Whether to grant bail
The classification of prison a prisoner should be sent to
Whether to grant rewards or punishments
Question 3 (0.5 points)
Which of the following refers to legal paternalism? Select one.
Question 3 options:
, Laws that guarantee the rights of the father
Laws that protect individuals from self inflicted harm
Laws that protect societal morals
Laws that protect individuals from abusive spouses
Question 4 (0.5 points)
The federal sentencing guidelines have been the subject of which recent Supreme
Court ruling? Select one.
Question 4 options:
The ruling that denied the use of the guidelines only when based on evidence not
proven in court
The ruling that eliminated the use of enhanced sentence provisions
The ruling stating that judges must have the ability to use some discretion in
sentencing
The ruling stating that judges cannot use discretion during sentencing
Question 5 (0.5 points)
Which factors would be ethical for a prosecutor to consider in making charging
decisions? Select all that apply.
Question 5 options:
The ability to obtain a conviction
The quality of the evidence
The income of the victim
Answers
Question 1 (0.5 points)
Sentencing enhancement is accomplished through mandatory sentences in which
ways? Select all that apply.
Question 1 options:
It allows the possibility of probation or other community sanction
It requires a sentence of imprisonment
It allows credit for time served
It lengthens the time served in prison
Question 2 (0.5 points)
Which of the following are areas in which corrections officials may use discretion?
Select all that apply.
Question 2 options:
Whether to arrest
Whether to grant bail
The classification of prison a prisoner should be sent to
Whether to grant rewards or punishments
Question 3 (0.5 points)
Which of the following refers to legal paternalism? Select one.
Question 3 options:
, Laws that guarantee the rights of the father
Laws that protect individuals from self inflicted harm
Laws that protect societal morals
Laws that protect individuals from abusive spouses
Question 4 (0.5 points)
The federal sentencing guidelines have been the subject of which recent Supreme
Court ruling? Select one.
Question 4 options:
The ruling that denied the use of the guidelines only when based on evidence not
proven in court
The ruling that eliminated the use of enhanced sentence provisions
The ruling stating that judges must have the ability to use some discretion in
sentencing
The ruling stating that judges cannot use discretion during sentencing
Question 5 (0.5 points)
Which factors would be ethical for a prosecutor to consider in making charging
decisions? Select all that apply.
Question 5 options:
The ability to obtain a conviction
The quality of the evidence
The income of the victim
