Legal Studies

Incarcerating offenders in prisons and jails allows the state to seek to reduce or eliminate ...

Incarcerating offenders in prisons and jails allows the state to seek to reduce or eliminate ...

Incarcerating offenders in prisons and jails allows the state to seek to reduce or eliminate offenders' opportunities to commit future crimes. This goal of punishment is termed:
 
  a. deterrence
  b. specific deterrence
  c. inc

Lolol   31   1 Reply

ag72198

One primary factor that underlined police corruption was the prevalent spoils system.

One primary factor that underlined police corruption was the prevalent spoils system.

One primary factor that underlined police corruption was the prevalent spoils system.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Ebony321   28   2 Replies

Ebony321

Latent trait theories hold that some underlying condition present at birth or soon after controls ...

Latent trait theories hold that some underlying condition present at birth or soon after controls ...

Latent trait theories hold that some underlying condition present at birth or soon after controls behavior.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

markiplier908   49   1 Reply

603nurbk

Which goal of punishment aims to spare nondangerous offenders from the stigma and labeling of a ...

Which goal of punishment aims to spare nondangerous offenders from the stigma and labeling of a ...

Which goal of punishment aims to spare nondangerous offenders from the stigma and labeling of a criminal conviction and involvement with the justice process?
 
  a. rehabilitation
  b. diversion
  c. retribution
  d. restora

cnv02   64   1 Reply

fuzzycoconut20

The coroner's principal task is to determine the cause of death and to take care of the remains and ...

The coroner's principal task is to determine the cause of death and to take care of the remains and ...

The coroner's principal task is to determine the cause of death and to take care of the remains and personal effects of the deceased.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Drea Anna   50   1 Reply

imtherealslimsh

Agnew's general theory of crime and delinquency indicates that crime and social relations are ...

Agnew's general theory of crime and delinquency indicates that crime and social relations are ...

Agnew's general theory of crime and delinquency indicates that crime and social relations are reciprocal. The way an individual reacts to constraints and motivations is shaped by five key elements of human development, called life domains.
 

NicoNaples75   318   1 Reply

Beunique334

Which type of sentence requires that upon completion of one sentence, the other term of ...

Which type of sentence requires that upon completion of one sentence, the other term of ...

Which type of sentence requires that upon completion of one sentence, the other term of incarceration begins?
 
  a. concurrent
  b. mandatory
  c. consecutive
  d. indeterminate

viving   32   1 Reply

Alonzoperez1118

The Department of the Treasury is organized under the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The Department of the Treasury is organized under the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The Department of the Treasury is organized under the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

noahrcline   44   2 Replies

noahrcline

The association between self-control, poor impulse control, and crime applies more accurately to ...

The association between self-control, poor impulse control, and crime applies more accurately to ...

The association between self-control, poor impulse control, and crime applies more accurately to juvenile crime as motivations for adult crime differ. This helps to explain the aging out process.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicat

koala423   41   1 Reply

imtherealslimsh

_____________________________ give the convicted criminal a set number of years to be served in ...

_____________________________ give the convicted criminal a set number of years to be served in ...

_____________________________ give the convicted criminal a set number of years to be served in prison and reflect an orientation toward desert, deterrence, and equality.
 
  a. Indeterminate sentences
  b. Determinate sentences

rahrah23   37   1 Reply

FATTAH KAYU

The FBI laboratory is the largest criminal laboratory in the world.

The FBI laboratory is the largest criminal laboratory in the world.

The FBI laboratory is the largest criminal laboratory in the world.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

jeremy.l32   65   1 Reply

Barrca

Gottfredson and Hirschi suggest that low self-control is a function of the environment.

Gottfredson and Hirschi suggest that low self-control is a function of the environment.

Gottfredson and Hirschi suggest that low self-control is a function of the environment.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Naf87   43   1 Reply

Barrca

The underlying purpose of indeterminate sentencing is to:

The underlying purpose of indeterminate sentencing is to:

The underlying purpose of indeterminate sentencing is to:
 
  a. restrain the use of judicial discretion.
  b. to ensure that sentences are applied in a fair and equitable manner.
  c. promote truth-in-sentencing.
  d. indiv

LL06   22   1 Reply

Kingdomcastle

O. W. Wilson is considered the father of American policing..

O. W. Wilson is considered the father of American policing..

O. W. Wilson is considered the father of American policing..
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Lolol   44   2 Replies

Lolol

Adolescent-limiteds begin offending at a very young age. Even before delinquent activities begin, ...

Adolescent-limiteds begin offending at a very young age. Even before delinquent activities begin, ...

Adolescent-limiteds begin offending at a very young age. Even before delinquent activities begin, they typically have serious behavioral problems.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

littlescientist   44   1 Reply

coupongurl69

Which of the following statements is false regarding sentencing guidelines?

Which of the following statements is false regarding sentencing guidelines?

Which of the following statements is false regarding sentencing guidelines?
 
  a. Guidelines eliminate discretionary parole.
  b. Guidelines allow inmates to reduce their sentences by acquiring time off for good behavior.
  c. G

bezel   23   1 Reply

scott123

Laws are based on (Multiple Choice)

Laws are based on (Multiple Choice)

Laws are based on
 
  a. customs.
  b. traditions.
  c. mores.
  d. current need.
  e. all of these choices.

Leahc615   27   1 Reply

ag72198

The covert pathway involves aggressive acts that escalate from annoying others and bullying, to ...

The covert pathway involves aggressive acts that escalate from annoying others and bullying, to ...

The covert pathway involves aggressive acts that escalate from annoying others and bullying, to physical fighting, and later to violence.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

jeremy.l32   29   1 Reply

vercula 53

Truth in sentencing laws require felony offenders to serve what percentage of their prison ...

Truth in sentencing laws require felony offenders to serve what percentage of their prison ...

Truth in sentencing laws require felony offenders to serve what percentage of their prison sentences?
 
  a. 65
  b. 75
  c. 85
  d. 100

Laney2623   51   1 Reply

ninja320

In prehistoric social orders, the chief of the tribe had which of the following powers?

In prehistoric social orders, the chief of the tribe had which of the following powers?

In prehistoric social orders, the chief of the tribe had which of the following powers?
 
  a. legislative
  b. executive
  c. judicial
  d. legislative, executive, and judicial
   e. none of these choices

bla32104   28   1 Reply

kzeeb

Adolescent-limiteds may be considered typical teens who get into minor scrapes and engage in what ...

Adolescent-limiteds may be considered typical teens who get into minor scrapes and engage in what ...

Adolescent-limiteds may be considered typical teens who get into minor scrapes and engage in what might be considered rebellious teenage behavior with friends. As they reach their mid-teens, adolescent-limited delinquents begin to mimic the antisocia

gltech99   35   1 Reply

ginam19pj

What impact do habitual offender sentencing laws have on crime rates?

What impact do habitual offender sentencing laws have on crime rates?

What impact do habitual offender sentencing laws have on crime rates?
 
  a. Such sentencing laws have great effect on offenders younger than 25.
  b. Such sentencing laws have great effect on offenders older than 25.
  c. Such s

AyeDocJ   53   1 Reply

itsbouttim

The first development of a court system came from

The first development of a court system came from

The first development of a court system came from
 
  a. Egypt.
  b. Greece.
   c. Rome.
  d. France.
  e. China.

noahrcline   45   1 Reply

traviswa

Policy-based initiatives based on premises of developmental theory typically feature multisystemic ...

Policy-based initiatives based on premises of developmental theory typically feature multisystemic ...

Policy-based initiatives based on premises of developmental theory typically feature multisystemic treatment efforts.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Salmams   49   1 Reply

SarahSureShot

Which of the following is considered an extralegal factor that should not, but may, influence ...

Which of the following is considered an extralegal factor that should not, but may, influence ...

Which of the following is considered an extralegal factor that should not, but may, influence sentencing outcomes?
 
  a. the use of weapons
  b. seriousness of the offense
  c. race or ethnicity
  d. prior criminal record

Salmams   48   1 Reply

123qwer121

The first English police officer was the

The first English police officer was the

The first English police officer was the
 
  a. bobbie.
  b. sheriff.
  c. constable.
  d. shire.
  e. shire-reeve.

slashbro   49   2 Replies

slashbro

Fast Track is designed to prevent serious antisocial behavior and related adolescent problems in ...

Fast Track is designed to prevent serious antisocial behavior and related adolescent problems in ...

Fast Track is designed to prevent serious antisocial behavior and related adolescent problems in high-risk children entering high school.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

GIVEMEAWNSERFUC   57   1 Reply

awintinedebbie1

What statement is false with regard to racial bias in sentencing?

What statement is false with regard to racial bias in sentencing?

What statement is false with regard to racial bias in sentencing?
 
  a. It is possible that some research efforts miss a racial effect because they use invalid measures of race.
  b. Minority defendants suffer discrimination in a var

littlescientist   38   1 Reply

Tskotar

The basic notion of the Code of Hammurabi was

The basic notion of the Code of Hammurabi was

The basic notion of the Code of Hammurabi was
 
  a. business as usual.
  b. the golden rule.
  c. reduce building costs.
  d. the strong shall not injure the weak.
  e. the strong have ultimate power over the weak.

typhoon01   54   1 Reply

uniquwep

Over time, aggressive and disruptive children are rejected by families and peers and tend to receive ...

Over time, aggressive and disruptive children are rejected by families and peers and tend to receive ...

Over time, aggressive and disruptive children are rejected by families and peers and tend to receive less support from teachers.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

ashlee123   53   1 Reply

virpal jattana

What is false about the nature of the death penalty?

What is false about the nature of the death penalty?

What is false about the nature of the death penalty?
 
  a. Today, capital punishment is limited only to the crime of murder in the first degree.
  b. The majority of executions in 2009 were done through lethal injection.
  c. Al

kyrabunga   54   1 Reply

kylelin

Ancient China developed this judicial system.

Ancient China developed this judicial system.

Ancient China developed this judicial system.
 
  a. ephori
  b. prefecture
  c. the vigiles
  d. ostracism
  e. the court system

hihihihihihi   20   2 Replies

hihihihihihi

Research evaluations indicate that the most promising multicomponent crime and substance-abuse ...

Research evaluations indicate that the most promising multicomponent crime and substance-abuse ...

Research evaluations indicate that the most promising multicomponent crime and substance-abuse prevention programs for youths, especially those at high risk, are aimed at improving their developmental skills.
 
  a. True
   b. False

tleebergene   13   1 Reply

ZoeWarren98

.The death penalty has long been one of the most controversial aspects of the justice system. It is ...

.The death penalty has long been one of the most controversial aspects of the justice system. It is ...

.The death penalty has long been one of the most controversial aspects of the justice system. It is known that executions may actually increase the likelihood of murders being committed, rather than deterring new murders. This increase is a consequen

Kfields37   60   1 Reply

miri

Due process of law was established by the

Due process of law was established by the

Due process of law was established by the
 
  a. Code of Hammurabi.
   b. Leges Henrici.
  c. Magna Carta.
  d. Frankpledge system.
   e. tithing system.

Sauce1387   55   1 Reply

603nurbk

Children of high-risk families usually enter the education process poorly prepared for its social, ...

Children of high-risk families usually enter the education process poorly prepared for its social, ...

Children of high-risk families usually enter the education process poorly prepared for its social, emotional, and cognitive demands
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Fignshev   82   1 Reply

kylelin

The Supreme Court has placed limitations on the use of the death penalty. Which is not a limit that ...

The Supreme Court has placed limitations on the use of the death penalty. Which is not a limit that ...

The Supreme Court has placed limitations on the use of the death penalty. Which is not a limit that has been set?
 
  a. People who are mentally ill may not be executed.
  b. People under the age of 18 may not be executed.
  c. I

markiplier908   31   1 Reply

SamWats0n

In early English law enforcement, the system that provided citizens protection 24 hours a day was ...

In early English law enforcement, the system that provided citizens protection 24 hours a day was ...

In early English law enforcement, the system that provided citizens protection 24 hours a day was known as the
 
  a. police des moeurs.
  b. hue and cry.
  c. Watch and Ward.
  d. parish constable system.
   e. tithing

Rodderick   35   1 Reply

Komall

Discuss the history of development theory.

Discuss the history of development theory.

Discuss the history of development theory.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

jeremy.l32   27   1 Reply

traviswa

Which is not an argument that supports the death penalty?

Which is not an argument that supports the death penalty?

Which is not an argument that supports the death penalty?
 
  a. The Bible describes methods of executing criminals.
  b. The death penalty seems to be in keeping with the current mode of dispensing punishment.
  c. Support for c

WadeChl   47   1 Reply

EmilyMM265