In which of the following years did the U.S. Supreme Court limit the use of force in felony cases?
a. 1980
b. 1985
c. 1990
d. 1995
b. 1985
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The mark system was an early forerunner of modern-day:
A) probation. B) life-without-parole sentences. C) parole. D) solitary confinement.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
While it is difficult to identify a specific media effect, it is likely that the media play a part is stoking fear of crime simply because they manipulate crime stories to for the purpose of making us fearful.
The 1930s stock market crash and the severe drought led to President Roosevelt creating
a. the American Red Cross b. Federal Emergency Relief Act c. New Deal Programs d. the Civil Defense Assistance
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Passage of the U.S.A. Patriot Act extended the surveillance to U.S. citizens under all circumstances and expanded the law to include the collection of terrorism intelligence. 2. One of the key points of the U.S.A. Patriot Act is that it upset the historic balance between security and law enforcement needs and balances privacy and liberty interests. 3. Since 9/11 Congress has enacted or modified laws designed to prevent terrorism and establish homeland security. 4. The FISC is to monitor and control the surveillance activities of state and federal law enforcement officials who are investigating suspected foreign intelligence operations in the United States