The pretrial release mechanism that is based solely on the promise of the defendant to appear in court is known as _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


recognizance

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An act of terrorism is distinguished from a violent criminal act by

a. the location of the act. b. the type of behavior involved. c. the motivation of the offender. d. All of the above

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A researcher conducts a study of racial tensions in a correctional setting. During the study, the researcher explores how different stakeholders in a prison construct their beliefs about race relations. The research exemplifies which of the following?

A. the constructivist paradigm B. covert participation C. participatory action research D. social science as public philosophy

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Second-time offenders were allowed only ______ meals per day.

A. one B. two C. three D. four

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Who is largely responsible for seeking a death penalty sentence in a court of law?

a. defense counsel b. prosecutor c. family of the victim d. judge

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