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TDCJ Texas Department of Criminal Justice
EXAM COMPLETE NEWEST QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
QUESTION: Based on real-world developments, which of the following is a strong argument
against the construction and commissioning of more private prisons?
Private prisons contribute to the problem of overcrowding.
Operating costs are significantly higher for private prisons.
Multiple incidences of abuse and neglect have been documented at private prisons.
Private prisons have traditionally placed too much emphasis on rehabilitation and not enough
on deterrence. - ANSWER-Multiple incidences of abuse and neglect have been documented at
private prisons.
QUESTION: Applying stricter sentences to those defendants who have been convicted
previously is called
recidivism.
retribution.
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second-degree felony.
enhanced punishment. - ANSWER-enhanced punishment.
QUESTION: According to Table 6.3, which state has the highest rate of incarceration?
Louisiana
Alabama
Missouri
Texas - ANSWER-Louisiana
QUESTION: Which phrase refers to the inherent power of the state to protect persons legally
incapable of protecting themselves?
stare parentis
parens patriae
pater familias
in loco parentis - ANSWER-parens patriae
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QUESTION: Civil law has to do with
private relationships.
property crimes.
rules of behavior.
basic kindness requirements. - ANSWER-private relationships.
QUESTION: The Timothy Cole Act was passed to
provide compensation for wrongfully incarcerated individuals.
force a stay of execution in cases where new evidence has come to light after conviction.
force the state prison system to match building capacity to number of incarcerated individuals.
force prosecutors to disclose all evidence that might help the defense. - ANSWER-provide
compensation for wrongfully incarcerated individuals.
QUESTION: Enhanced punishments are intended to
discourage recidivism.
encourage plea bargains.
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curb excessive or disproportionate sentencing.
help rehabilitate rather than imprison offenders. - ANSWER-discourage recidivism.
QUESTION: What is the "age of majority" in Texas with regard to civil and criminal responsibility
before the law?
21
16
18
17 - ANSWER-17
Q; Which Supreme Court decision declared "life without parole" cruel and unusual punishment
for juveniles?
Roper v. Simmons
Morales v. Turman
Miller v. Alabama
Mountain View v. Texas - ANSWER-Miller v. Alabama
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TDCJ Texas Department of Criminal Justice
EXAM COMPLETE NEWEST QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
QUESTION: Based on real-world developments, which of the following is a strong argument
against the construction and commissioning of more private prisons?
Private prisons contribute to the problem of overcrowding.
Operating costs are significantly higher for private prisons.
Multiple incidences of abuse and neglect have been documented at private prisons.
Private prisons have traditionally placed too much emphasis on rehabilitation and not enough
on deterrence. - ANSWER-Multiple incidences of abuse and neglect have been documented at
private prisons.
QUESTION: Applying stricter sentences to those defendants who have been convicted
previously is called
recidivism.
retribution.
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second-degree felony.
enhanced punishment. - ANSWER-enhanced punishment.
QUESTION: According to Table 6.3, which state has the highest rate of incarceration?
Louisiana
Alabama
Missouri
Texas - ANSWER-Louisiana
QUESTION: Which phrase refers to the inherent power of the state to protect persons legally
incapable of protecting themselves?
stare parentis
parens patriae
pater familias
in loco parentis - ANSWER-parens patriae
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QUESTION: Civil law has to do with
private relationships.
property crimes.
rules of behavior.
basic kindness requirements. - ANSWER-private relationships.
QUESTION: The Timothy Cole Act was passed to
provide compensation for wrongfully incarcerated individuals.
force a stay of execution in cases where new evidence has come to light after conviction.
force the state prison system to match building capacity to number of incarcerated individuals.
force prosecutors to disclose all evidence that might help the defense. - ANSWER-provide
compensation for wrongfully incarcerated individuals.
QUESTION: Enhanced punishments are intended to
discourage recidivism.
encourage plea bargains.
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curb excessive or disproportionate sentencing.
help rehabilitate rather than imprison offenders. - ANSWER-discourage recidivism.
QUESTION: What is the "age of majority" in Texas with regard to civil and criminal responsibility
before the law?
21
16
18
17 - ANSWER-17
Q; Which Supreme Court decision declared "life without parole" cruel and unusual punishment
for juveniles?
Roper v. Simmons
Morales v. Turman
Miller v. Alabama
Mountain View v. Texas - ANSWER-Miller v. Alabama
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