The U.S. legal system is designed to punish offenders who possess the intent to commit a crime. What is this concept known as?

A. actus reus
B. mens rea
C. habeas corpus
D. stare decisis


B. mens rea

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Most prison resident rule violations are handled by __________.

A. the warden B. the line personnel C. work detail supervisors D. an institutional disciplinary committee

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A major source of supply of cocaine is the Silver Triangle, composed of

a. Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. b. Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil. c. Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. d. Venezuela, Peru, and Uruguay.

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The United States has approximately ____________________ adult probation agencies

a. 500 b. 2,000 c. 1,200 d. 1,000

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Parole rests on the concepts of _____, contract, and custody

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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