What is the marks system? Discuss its role in early American corrections.

What will be an ideal response?


See the text for specific details on the marks system. Answers should also discuss
the use of the marks system at the Elmira Reformatory.

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Which organized crime enterprises have traditional clan structures?

a. Eurasian criminal enterprises b. Asian criminal enterprises c. Balkan criminal enterprises d. African criminal enterprises

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Approximately _____ of the states have three-strikes laws, but nearly ____ of them require the third felony be a serious one.

A. one-fourth; half B. half; all C. three-fourth; none D. 90 percent; all

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The Supreme Court has ruled that the death penalty cannot be imposed upon a defendant who was less than 18 years old at the time of the killing offense.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Victimizations rates are higher for:

a. the wealthy whites. b. African American suburbanites. c. African Americans and Latinos. d. white urbanites.

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