The design of which penitentiary emphasized complete solitary confinement and became the most influential in U.S. History?

A. Auburn Prison
B. Eastern State Penitentiary
C. Alcatraz
D. Elmira Reformatory


B. Eastern State Penitentiary

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The “Rockefeller Drug Laws” are associated with:

a. efforts to reduce drug-law penalties b. harsh and inflexible policies toward drug-law violations c. efforts to level out powder and crack-cocaine penalties d. increasing opportunities for drug treatment

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The use of computers inside patrol cars has improved which of the following?

A. Higher expectations of police efficiency B. Efficiency C. Electronic communication D. Less handwriting E. All of the above have been improved by the use of computers inside patrol cars.

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The rule stating the prosecutor has a duty to disclose evidence favorable to a defendant is called the

a. Miranda Rule. b. Botts Rule. c. Brady Rule. d. Gideon Rule.

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According to the _____ view, youths are encouraged to join gangs during period of social, economic, and cultural turmoil

a. Socialization b. Rational choice c. Anomie / Alienation d. Psychological

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