What is the name of the region where the assassins originated?
a. Persia
b. Syria
c. Iran
d. Mesopotamia
a
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There are two different philosophies regarding what a correctional organization should be. What is the main difference between the two philosophies?
A. one emphasizes retribution, the other emphasizes deterrence B. one emphasizes control of inmates, the other emphasizes rehabilitation of inmates C. one emphasizes the injury of an inmate’s social standing, the other emphasizes the inmate’s exclusion from the group D. one emphasizes incarceration, the other emphasizes racialized control
All of the following are circumstances in which less-than-lethal force is most often utilized EXCEPT for ______.
a. when lethal force is not appropriate b. when lethal force is justified but lesser force may successfully subdue the subject c. when lethal force is justified but could cause collateral effects, such as injury to innocent bystanders d. when lethal force is justified but only in certain circumstances
"Crackdowns" are sudden changes in police activity designed to lower crime rates through an increase in the communicated threat or actual certainty of punishment. What does research indicate about the effectiveness of crackdowns?
a. Merely saturating an area with police deters crime. b. Crackdowns initially deter crime, but the effect soon wears off after the high-intensity police activity ends. c. Crackdowns are ineffective when coupled with aggressive problem-solving and community-improvement techniques. d. Crackdowns initially do not work but later lead to a long-term decrease in crime
The jury is allowed to consider the fact that the defendant previously threatened the victim:
a. whenever the defendant does not deny making the threat. b. if the threat was made shortly prior to the crime and was very specific. c. only if the threats can be confirmed by someone other than the victim. d. only if the defendant had previously threatened other people.