Until the late Middle Ages, prisons were used primarily to detain people awaiting trial.

a. true
b. false


true

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The privatization of prisons began in the early 1960s

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Ray owes Bob some money. Bob tells Ray he has until 3:00 p.m. the next day to pay up or Bob will have Ray beaten up. Ray immediately beats up Bob to protect himself. Ray cannot claim self-defense because:

a. he violated the retreat rule. b. he was not in apparent danger. c. he violated the alter ego rule. d. he did not carry his burden to claim this affirmative defense.

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A ________ is defined as a wrongful act that results in injury and leaves the injured party entitled to compensation.

A. tort B. felony C. misdemeanor D. petty offense

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A state of military control over civilian populations as declared by state of federal governments is called

a. martial law b. extradition c. posse comitatus d. jurisdiction

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