Test Bank for Practicing Texas
Politics 18th Edition By Brown,
Joyce, García, Biles, Ryan,
Veronica, Juan (All Chapters 1-
13, 100% Original Verified, A+
Grade)
All Chapters Arranged Reverse: 13-1
This is The Only Original and
Complete Test Bank for 18th
Edition, All Other Files in the
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Chapter 13 - The Criminal Justice System
1. What is the Texas Penal Code?
a. It is a code of conduct for attorneys.
b. It consists of requirements for prison officials.
c. It is a body of law relating to crime and punishment.
d. It consists of the tax laws of Texas.
e. It is a list of rules and regulations inmates are expected to follow.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. Correct. The Texas Penal Code is a body of law relating to crime and
punishment.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom’s: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES Elements of the Criminal Justice System
:
QUESTION TY Multiple Choice
PE:
HAS VARIABL False
ES:
LEARNING OB 4 - Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial
JECTIVES: branches of Texas government.
3.4.4 - Describe the organizational structure of the Texas court system.
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2. In Texas, what factors determine the punishment a convicted individual receives?
a. The severity and category of the crime
b. The district attorney’s opinion of the case
c. The city in which the crime took place
d. The age of the crime victim
e. Whether there is adequate room in prison to house the convicted
individual
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The severity and category of the crime determine the
punishment a convicted individual receives. Arguments have been
made for continuing to strengthen criminal justice laws and policies
while at the same time examining concerns about how Texas carries
out justice.
b.
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c.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom’s: Apply
REFERENCES Elements of the Criminal Justice System
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QUESTION TY Multiple Choice
PE:
HAS VARIABL False
ES:
LEARNING OB 4 - Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial
JECTIVES: branches of Texas government.
3.4.4 - Describe the organizational structure of the Texas court system.
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3. What is the system of classifying felonies as first, second, or third degree depending on the nature of the crime called?
a. Enhanced
punishment
b. Graded penalties
c. Capital felony cases
d. Enhanced penalties
e. Common law
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b.Correct. The system of classifying felonies as first, second, or third
degree depending on the nature of the crime is called graded
penalties. The Texas Penal Code includes graded penalties for
noncapital offences and harsher penalties for repeat offenders.
c.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom’s: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES Elements of the Criminal Justice System
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QUESTION TY Multiple Choice
PE:
HAS VARIABL False
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LEARNING OB 4 - Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial
JECTIVES: branches of Texas government.
3.5.2 - Describe the distinguishing characteristics of misdemeanors and
felonies in Texas.
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4. A Texan is found guilty of possessing six ounces of marijuana, and it is the first offense for the individual. How will the
crime be classified?
a. Second-degree felony
b. Class B misdemeanor
c. First-degree felony
d. Class A misdemeanor
e. State-jail felony
ANSWER: e
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c.
d.
e. Correct. Possessing sex ounces of marijuana as a first-time offense
is classified as a state-jail felony. These are also referred to as
fourth-degree felonies and are punishable by fines and confinement
in jails operated by the state.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES Elements of the Criminal Justice System
:
QUESTION TY Multiple Choice
PE:
HAS VARIABL False
ES:
LEARNING OB 4 - Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial
JECTIVES: branches of Texas government.
3.5.2 - Describe the distinguishing characteristics of misdemeanors and
felonies in Texas.
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DATE MODIFI 7/17/2021 10:51 AM
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Politics 18th Edition By Brown,
Joyce, García, Biles, Ryan,
Veronica, Juan (All Chapters 1-
13, 100% Original Verified, A+
Grade)
All Chapters Arranged Reverse: 13-1
This is The Only Original and
Complete Test Bank for 18th
Edition, All Other Files in the
Market are Fake/Old/Wrong
Edition.
,Name Clas Dat
: s: e:
Chapter 13 - The Criminal Justice System
1. What is the Texas Penal Code?
a. It is a code of conduct for attorneys.
b. It consists of requirements for prison officials.
c. It is a body of law relating to crime and punishment.
d. It consists of the tax laws of Texas.
e. It is a list of rules and regulations inmates are expected to follow.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. Correct. The Texas Penal Code is a body of law relating to crime and
punishment.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom’s: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES Elements of the Criminal Justice System
:
QUESTION TY Multiple Choice
PE:
HAS VARIABL False
ES:
LEARNING OB 4 - Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial
JECTIVES: branches of Texas government.
3.4.4 - Describe the organizational structure of the Texas court system.
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2. In Texas, what factors determine the punishment a convicted individual receives?
a. The severity and category of the crime
b. The district attorney’s opinion of the case
c. The city in which the crime took place
d. The age of the crime victim
e. Whether there is adequate room in prison to house the convicted
individual
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. The severity and category of the crime determine the
punishment a convicted individual receives. Arguments have been
made for continuing to strengthen criminal justice laws and policies
while at the same time examining concerns about how Texas carries
out justice.
b.
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c.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom’s: Apply
REFERENCES Elements of the Criminal Justice System
:
QUESTION TY Multiple Choice
PE:
HAS VARIABL False
ES:
LEARNING OB 4 - Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial
JECTIVES: branches of Texas government.
3.4.4 - Describe the organizational structure of the Texas court system.
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3. What is the system of classifying felonies as first, second, or third degree depending on the nature of the crime called?
a. Enhanced
punishment
b. Graded penalties
c. Capital felony cases
d. Enhanced penalties
e. Common law
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b.Correct. The system of classifying felonies as first, second, or third
degree depending on the nature of the crime is called graded
penalties. The Texas Penal Code includes graded penalties for
noncapital offences and harsher penalties for repeat offenders.
c.
d.
e.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom’s: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES Elements of the Criminal Justice System
:
QUESTION TY Multiple Choice
PE:
HAS VARIABL False
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LEARNING OB 4 - Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial
JECTIVES: branches of Texas government.
3.5.2 - Describe the distinguishing characteristics of misdemeanors and
felonies in Texas.
DATE CREATE 7/17/2021 10:11 AM
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DATE MODIFI 7/17/2021 10:46 AM
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4. A Texan is found guilty of possessing six ounces of marijuana, and it is the first offense for the individual. How will the
crime be classified?
a. Second-degree felony
b. Class B misdemeanor
c. First-degree felony
d. Class A misdemeanor
e. State-jail felony
ANSWER: e
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c.
d.
e. Correct. Possessing sex ounces of marijuana as a first-time offense
is classified as a state-jail felony. These are also referred to as
fourth-degree felonies and are punishable by fines and confinement
in jails operated by the state.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom's: Apply
REFERENCES Elements of the Criminal Justice System
:
QUESTION TY Multiple Choice
PE:
HAS VARIABL False
ES:
LEARNING OB 4 - Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial
JECTIVES: branches of Texas government.
3.5.2 - Describe the distinguishing characteristics of misdemeanors and
felonies in Texas.
DATE CREATE 7/17/2021 10:49 AM
D:
DATE MODIFI 7/17/2021 10:51 AM
ED:
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