Why was the crime of murder divided into first and second degree?
a. to allow some offenders to claim "benefit of clergy"
b. to make it easier for states to convict murderers
c. to prevent murderers from escaping
d. to separate murders that deserve the death penalty from those that do not
d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Auburn system of imprisonment became popular during which prison era?
a. Community-based b. Punitive c. Mass prison d. Penitentiary
The SSA provides monetary benefits that are often referred to in common vernacular as "being on disability." These two benefits are known as ___________________ and ________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The difference between personal income and disposable personal income is
A) personal income includes transfer payments while disposable personal income does not. B) disposable personal income is what is left after personal income taxes have been paid while personal income includes personal income taxes. C) personal income includes indirect business taxes while disposable income does not. D) personal income is what is left after personal income taxes have been paid while disposable income includes personal income taxes.