While the vast majority of delinquency is committed by males, which one of Clare's offenses is most common for girls?

a. Truancy
b. Running away
c. Alcohol use
d. Disorderly conduct


Ans: b. Running away

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A research project on female officers in Massachusetts found that female officers ________

a. see themselves as police officers first, women second b. are extremely devoted to their work c. had no trouble balancing child-rearing and their jobs d. are more satisfied with their job when working in uniformed capacities

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Discuss the significance of the Seventh Amendment

What will be an ideal response?

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In 2006 it was estimated that what percentage of U.S. jails had no psychologists or medical health staff?

A) 10 percent B) 35 percent C) 25 percent D) 50 percent

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Four different tactics comprise the traditional supply reduction strategy in combating illegal drug trafficking and use. Which of the following is NOT one of these four tactics?

A. disrupting the drug syndicate by trading up B. buy-and-busts C. long-term undercover work D. reducing demand for drugs on the part of potential users

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