By common law, states in the U.S. may use _____ years as the minimum age that a young person can be held criminally responsible
a. 6
b. 7
c. 9
d. 10
b
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What will be an ideal response?
The best means for officers to learn to cope with stress is for their agencies to
a. fire individuals who cannot cope b. retire some officers early c. put some officers in administrative jobs d. develop programs that promote mental wellness
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