In 1768, a group of citizens calling themselves the “Regulators” rioted in Hillsborough, NC. They attacked members of the colonial court, whom they believed to be corrupt, and burned the presiding judge’s house to the ground. They would best be described as ______.

A. colonial enforcers
B. vigilantes
C. self-appointed sheriffs
D. common law officers


B. vigilantes

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All of the following are guidelines for successfully making the transition from officer to supervisor except:

a. Educate yourself for your new position. b. Learn the skills to be an effective supervisor. c. Show a genuine apathy and concern for your employees. d. Communicate regularly with your employees.

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Give three examples of a crime against the quality of life.

What will be an ideal response?

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__________ approach suggests that in response to increased environmental complexity, organizations will cope by increasing internal or external complexity

Fill in the blank(s) with the correct word.

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Defendants are overwhelmingly _____and mostly economically underclass, and racial minorities are overrepresented

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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