Which of the following argues that punishment should fit the crime?
a. lex talionis
b. mens rea
c. actus reus
d. stare decisis
a. lex talionis
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The White House is responsible for propagating a national strategy regarding homeland security. 2. Overlapping congressional oversight has led to conflict and inconsistencies in homeland security. 3. The Federal Air Marshall program is one of the law enforcement components within the TSA. 4. Customs and Border Protection officers are responsible for air, land, and seaports, which includes international aircraft coming into the U.S. 5. The Customs and Border Protection agency overseas immigration detention facilities.
Which of the following is an example of a crime committed by a person operating on an individual ad hoc basis?
a. embezzlement b. antitrust violations c. credit card fraud d. phony contests
You work in a police department where the chief is very fair-minded and believes in a collaborative approach to problem-solving. This chief prefers to use which type of power?
A) Personalized B) Democratic C) Laissez-faire D) Autocratic
Which of the following is not a type of risk that judicial officers consider when making pretrial release decisions?
A) The risk to the defendant of remaining in jail until trial B) The risk that the defendant will fail to appear at a scheduled court appearance C) The risk to public safety D) The risk of flight