Which of the following is not a type of clemency in Texas?
A) Pardon
B) Commutation of sentence
C) Reprieve
D) Parole
Q. 2Which of the following is not a stated purpose of Texas jails and penitentiaries?
A) Punishment
B) Recidivism
C) Deterrence
D) Isolation
Q. 3Which of the following allows many inmates to serve the remainder of their sentences under supervision in the community?
A) Personal recognizance
B) Deferred adjudication
C) Parole
D) Clemency
Q. 4Children as young as __________ who are arrested for serious crimes may be certified to stand trial as adults.
A) 14
B) 15
C) 10
D) 9
Q. 5Which statement is incorrect about the adversary system?
A) Each side can challenge the material evidence.
B) It is not a violation of due process for the government to withhold evidence.
C) Each side can cross-examine witnesses.
D) The prosecutor has the legal responsibility to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Q. 6The initial questioning of jurors to determine possible biases is called what?
A) Voir dire
B) Challenging
C) Preemptory challenging
D) Writs
Q. 7Which of the following is not an explanation given by prosecutors for agreeing to plea bargains?
A) Criminal are still punished to the full measure of their crime.
B) Dockets are overcrowded.
C) It saves taxpayers money.
D) In doing so, evidence is gathered about fellow criminals.
Q. 8When a defendant in a criminal cases requests that the location of the trial be changed, this is called a/an
A) change of venue.
B) change of parties.
C) docket.
D) arraignment.