The Most Significant Effect of the Bail Reform Act of 1984

question 60

Multiple Choice

The most significant effect of the Bail Reform Act of 1984 is to _____.

• A) imprison those who cannot afford to post money bail
• B) presume that bail should be granted while appeals are in process
• C) allow consideration of danger to the community posed by the defendant
• D) guarantee the defendant's appearance at judicial proceedings

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Definitions:

Expectations

Beliefs about what will happen in the future, often based on experience, understanding, or projections.

Performance

The act of executing a task or function, or the process of performing; often measured against preset known standards of accuracy, completeness, speed, and efficiency.

Race

A social construct used to categorize humans into large and distinct populations or groups by heritable physical characteristics, geographical ancestry, culture, history, and language.

Gender

Pertains to the social, cultural, and personal traits and roles associated with being male or female, going beyond the biological differences.