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Front

What is a “lone wolf” terrorist?

Back

a sympathizer working alone, not guided by any formal terrorism organization

Answer explanation

Lone wolf terrorists are individuals who commit acts of violence inspired by extremist ideologies without direct ties to established terrorist groups

Front

It is estimated that what percent of juveniles have committed cyberbullying?

Back

30

Answer explanation

According to research, about 30% of juveniles report participating in cyberbullying, reflecting a significant digital-age social issue

Front

______ is a type of sentence for which the legislature or a commission sets a minimum and a maximum range.

Back

Presumptive sentencing

Answer explanation

Presumptive sentencing offers judges a sentencing range established by law, with deviations requiring justification

Front

______ are often referred to as the ultimate American ghettos.

Back

Jails

Front

Since Kants' crime is a misdemeanor, what type of sentence would he likely receive?

Back

jail

Answer explanation

Misdemeanors typically result in shorter sentences served in jail rather than prison

Front

In which type of prisons do inmates spend up to 23 hours a day in their cells?

Back

supermax

Answer explanation

Supermax prisons are designed for the most dangerous inmates, with extreme isolation and limited movement

Front

What is the youngest age a juvenile can be waived to adult court in the United States?

Back

In some states, there is no minimum age.

Answer explanation

Several states allow juvenile court waivers to adult court without any statutory minimum age

Front

Which of the following statements about prison managers is true?
- Prison managers have control over release of clients who are there against their will.
- Prison managers select their clients.
- Prison managers do not rely on unpaid clients to do most of the daily work.
- Prison maintenance is independent of satisfactory relationship between clients and staff.
- Prison managers are professional personnel such as teachers, clinicians, and industry supervisors.

Back

Prison managers do not rely on unpaid clients to do most of the daily work.

Answer explanation

Prison managers must manage prisoners who do not want to be there and rely on them for most daily operational tasks

Front

Decisions about bail, arraignment, pleas, and the disposition of John's case will likely be made based on what process?

Back

assembly-line justice

Answer explanation

High caseloads and limited resources lead to quick, routine decision-making processes often referred to as “assembly-line justice”

Front

What referral begins the juvenile court processing of delinquency cases?

Back

petition

Answer explanation

Juvenile delinquency cases typically begin with a petition rather than an arrest warrant