What was the Harrison Narcotic Act?

What will be an ideal response?


This Act was the benchmark for changing America’s concept of drugs and their use, and was instrumental in reducing rates of drug addiction (by increasing the regulation of a number of drugs).

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What did Reynolds's review of research on subpoenaed social science researchers find?

a. There was an increase in such cases since 1980 . b. Most cases were dismissed due to lack of evidence. c. Most researchers were released under the Freedom of Information Act. d. There were less than a dozen such cases, mostly involving newspersons.

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What two words best describe service?

A. competence and friendliness B. knowledge and experience C. competence and experience D. knowledge and friendliness

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A/An ___________________ usually involves a fine, a term of community supervision (probation), a period of incarceration in a penal institution, or some combination of these penalties

a. arraignment b. disposition c. appeal d. information

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The "test for proportionality" as implemented by the U. S. Supreme Court in 1983 is extremely important in sentencing today. Discuss the relevance of the test of proportionality and how might it relate to racial disparity in corrections

What will be an ideal response?

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