CJ 210 Module
Course: The U.S. Correctional System Southern New Hampshire University
1. Which of the following punishments do abolitionists believe is unfairly applied to
African American men? Select one.
a. Parole
b. Incapacitation
c. The death penalty
d. Plea bargaining
Answer: C- The death penalty
2. The National Conference of State Legislatures notes that which of the following is one
way to reduce the unintended consequences of “invisible punishment”? Select one.
a. Develop state programs to assure that the children of incarcerated parents are
adequately cared for.
b. Allow convicted mothers to stay home but restrict them with electronic monitoring
devices.
c. Place all children of incarcerated parents into state-sponsored day-care facilities.
d. Encourage incarcerated parents to put their children up for adoption.
Answer: A- Develop state programs to assure that the children of incarcerated parents are
adequately cared for.
3. Which of the following are the results of the “get tough” movement against former
felons? Select all that apply.
a. They may lose rights such as the right to vote or the right to be on a jury.
b. They are provided with marriage and family counseling.
c. They are provided with job-seeking skills.
d. State laws may restrict their movement.
Answer: A- They may lose rights such as the right to vote or the right to be on a jury, and D-
State laws may restrict their movement
