Authority is the legal right to get things done through others by influencing behavior.

a. true
b. false


Ans: a. true

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It has been argued that any ______ within the juvenile justice system should be considered separately from the adult system.

a. arrests b. discrimination c. interrogation d. charges brought

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Non-criminal problems occurring in K-12 educational institutions include non-payment of dormitory and apartment rent

a. True b. False

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 ________ becomes an element in the interaction, competition, and conflict between human beings who have opposing objectives.

A. Education B. Criminal intent C. Technology D. Money E. Government

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Which of the following was not one of Sir Robert Peel's nine principles of policing?

A) ?The basic mission for which the police exist is to make arrests and aid in convictions. B) ?The ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent on public approval of police actions. C) ?Police must secure the willing cooperation of the public in voluntary observance of the law in order to secure and maintain public respect. D) ?Police preserve public favor by constantly demonstrating absolute impartial service to the law. E) ?Police use physical force to the extent necessary to secure observance of the law.

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