Question 1
6 Points
Which of the following are benefits of restorative justice? Select all that apply.
Allowing communities to focus on punishment and incarceration approaches supported by the local population
Re-centering the needs of the victim in the justice process and the accountability of offenders
Redistributing power to communities to redress harms
Reallocating government resources more efficiently and equitably
Question 2
6 Points
True or false? Restorative justice is a process in which all parties with a stake in a particular offense come together to resolve collectively how to handle the aftermath and determine its implications for the future.
True
False
Clear selection
Question 3
6 Points
Over time, it has become far more common for criminal cases to be resolved by plea bargains rather than proceeding to trial. Approximately what percentage of cases are resolved with a plea bargain versus a trial?
75% resolved by plea bargain, 25% by trial
95% resolved by plea bargain, 5% by trial
55% resolved by plea bargain, 45% by trial
80% resolved by plea bargain, 20% by trial
Question 4
6 Points
True or false? Criminal defendants have a constitutional right to a plea bargain.
True
False
Clear selection
Question 5
6 Points
What was the primary reason for the sudden increase in plea bargaining in the 1920s prohibition era in the U.S.?
Criminal defendants began asking more frequently if they could plead guilty so they could access the facilities available in prisons at the time.
There were not enough public defenders to handle criminal trials in the areas where they were most needed.
Judges and prosecutors wanted to avoid publicity and the potential danger of conducting criminal trials.
It seemed as if the only way to cope with a large increase in criminal cases was to bargain with defendants to plead guilty in return for lighter punishment.
