2..5 pts
An officer’s initial contact with an individual is considered part of the informal criminal justice
process.
True
False
Question 2
2..5 pts
Offenders at Level of the “wedding cake” model of criminal justice have typically committed
a seriousoffense and will receive a prison term; however, they will not garner much media attention.
I
III
IV
II
Question 3
2..5 pts
Who is not a part of the courtroom work group?
Defense attorney
Judge
Prosecutor
Bail bondsman
Question 4
2..5 pts
,At what stage of the formal criminal justice process does the defendant enter a plea of guilty or not
guilty?
Arraignment
Bail hearing
Criminal trial
Preliminary hearing
Question 5
2..5 pts
Which of the following is false about the grand jury?
It is composed of between 12 and 23 persons.
It was created in twelfth-century England.
It can protect citizens from false prosecution.
Every state uses the grand jury system.
Question 6
2..5 pts
What are the three main components into which the contemporary criminal justice system is
generally divided?
Law enforcement, the courts, and the legislature
Law enforcement, the correctional system, and the legislature
Law enforcement, the courts, and the correctional system
The courts, the correctional system, and the legislature
,Question 7
2..5 pts
Which of the following is an extralegal factor?
The suspect’s prior record
The seriousness of the charge
The age of the offender
The available evidence surrounding the offense
Question 8
2..5 pts
According to the criminal justice assembly line model, what is moved down the conveyor belt?
Detectives
Statutes
Cases
Laws
Question 9
2..5 pts
Between 1976 and 1999, 566 people were executed in the United States and 82 individuals awaiting
execution were exonerated. This is a ratio of 1 individual freed for every 7 individuals executed.
Such serious errors in the criminal justice system are of concern to advocates of the perspective.
Due process
Crime control
Rehabilitation
, Justice
Question 10
2..5 pts
The criminal justice process is slowed by congestion and limited resources.
True
False
Question 11
2..5 pts
To what can the criminal justice process be compared?
Funnel
Slingshot
Spiral
Catapult
Question 12
2..5 pts
To what criminal punishment are people convicted of Level III crimes typically sentenced?
Prison
Fines
Death penalty
Probation
Question 13