Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Authority of Prison

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the authority of prison officials is true?

• A) The authority of prison officials is unlimited.
• B) The authority of prison officials is limited.
• C) Prison officials have no authority per se, but must abide strictly by procedural guidelines.
• D) The authority of prison officials is limited in state prisons, but unlimited in federal prisons
• E) The authority of prison officials is limited in federal prisons, but unlimited in state prisons.

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Definitions:

Conduct

The manner in which an individual behaves or performs an activity, often judged against a set of standards or ethical codes.

Society

An organized group of individuals living together in a community or larger group, characterized by shared laws, traditions, and values.

Communication Process

The systematic series of actions, reactions, and interactions by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior.

Cultures

The customs, social behaviors, values, and material traits of a societal group or community.