History of Corrections

How are residents of total institutions described?

• Free to leave at any time

• May be sent there forcibly

• Part of the larger society

• Living independently

What does the doctrine of Lex Talionis mean?

• An eye for an eye

• Forgive and forget

• Turn the other cheek

• Help thy neighbor

During which era was the system of parole introduced?

• The Reformatory Era

• The Penitentiary Era

• The Mass Prison Era

• The Industrial Era

What must be present for a warrant to be issued according to the Fourth Amendment?

• A judge's signature

• Probable cause

• A lawyer's approval

• A police officer's request

Which amendment is associated with the right to be secure in one's person, house, papers, and effects?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What is the legal term for the right to assemble and petition the government?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to privacy

• Right to assembly

• Right to bear arms

What rights are prisoners afforded regarding self-incrimination?

• They have no rights

• The same rights as non-incarcerated defendants

• Limited rights

• Rights only during trial

When do prisoners have access to grand juries?

• Always

• Only when charged

• Never

• During appeals

What is the legal status of prisoners regarding self-incrimination rights?

• They have no rights

• They have the same rights as non-incarcerated individuals

• They have limited rights

• They have rights only during trial

What must the accused be informed of according to the Sixth Amendment?

• Nature and cause of the accusation

• Their right to remain silent

• Their right to bail

• Their right to appeal