Test Bank for Practicing Texas Politics (Enhanced 2024) 18 th
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Multiple Choice 1. What is the Texas Penal Code?a. It is a code of sentencing guidelines for juries.b. It is a list of rules and regulations inmates are expected to follow.c. It is a body of law relating to crime and punishment.d. It consists of all laws of Texas.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a.
b. c. The Texas Penal Code is a body of law relating to crime and punishment.d.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom’s: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Elements of the Criminal Justice System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.4.4 - Describe the organizational structure of the Texas court system.4 - Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government.
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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. Whether there is adequate room in prison to house the convicted individual c. The city in which the crime took place d. The age of the crime victim
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. 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. c. d.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
Bloom’s: Apply
REFERENCES: Elements of the Criminal Justice System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.4.4 - Describe the organizational structure of the Texas court system.4 - Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government.
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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 criminal code b. Graded penalties c. Common law d. Enhanced penalties
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b. 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.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Bloom’s: Remember/Understand
REFERENCES: Elements of the Criminal Justice System
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.5.2 - Describe the distinguishing characteristics of misdemeanors and felonies in Texas.4 - Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government.
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