Basic Corrections Officer: Certification Practice

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Prepare for the Basic Corrections Officer Certification. Study with interactive quizzes, hints, and detailed explanations. Master the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career in corrections.

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Which law was enacted to protect inmates regarding their religious practices and rights?

The First Amendment Act
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act
The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act
The Native American Rights Act

The correct answer is: The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act

The correct choice is the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). This law, enacted in 2000, specifically aims to protect the religious freedoms of individuals residing in institutional settings, including prisons. RLUIPA guarantees that inmates can exercise their religious beliefs without undue interference from state and local authorities, as long as their practices do not pose a threat to security or safety. The act is significant because it highlighted the importance of ensuring that inmates' rights to practice their faith are respected, and it mandates that any restrictions on religious practices must undergo strict scrutiny to determine whether they are necessary for maintaining order and security in correctional facilities. In contrast to RLUIPA, the other options either do not focus specifically on the rights of inmates or address different aspects of religious freedom that may not pertain directly to individuals in correctional institutions.