Which of the following statements most accurately reflects parole board membership in the United States?
a. Parole boards include 5-8 members.
b. States that have abolished parole release may still have parole boards.
c. Parole boards are appointed by a state’s governor.
d. Parole boards are comprised of members of a correctional staff.
is it C
C is the most accurate.
im confused between B and C. I have both of them in my book
Your question is too general for b to be the correct answer. The question asks about parole members in general and c answers that question.
I just noticed i made a mistake.
B. states that have abolished parole release will operate parole boards into the future to hear cases that were sentenced under previous sentencing laws.
Yes, statement c. "Parole boards are appointed by a state’s governor" is the most accurate reflection of parole board membership in the United States.
To arrive at this answer, let's break down the other statements:
a. Parole boards include 5-8 members: This statement is not necessarily accurate, as the size of parole boards can vary from state to state. Some parole boards may have more or fewer than 5-8 members.
b. States that have abolished parole release may still have parole boards: This statement is true. While some states have abolished traditional parole release, they may still have parole boards in place to oversee other functions such as parole revocations or considering release for individuals sentenced under old laws.
c. Parole boards are appointed by a state’s governor: This statement is accurate. In the United States, the majority of states have parole boards whose members are appointed by the state's governor. The specific process of appointment may vary by state.
d. Parole boards are comprised of members of a correctional staff: This statement is not necessarily accurate. While some parole boards may include members with a background in the correctional system, they can also include professionals from other fields such as law, social work, psychology, or community representatives.
Therefore, the correct answer is c. Parole boards are appointed by a state’s governor.