Zimring uses all of the following except ___________to explain the growth in the U.S. prison populations.

a.marginal felons sent to prison
b.greater odds of incarceration and longer sentences for drug offenders
c.high rates of recidivism
d.a shift from brief prison sentences to extremely lengthy sentences


c.high rates of recidivism

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There are several effective traffic enforcement training modalities that police agencies often use

Which of the following is not one of these? a. Advanced management training b. Roll Call Training c. Field Training d. Computer Based Training

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Which piece of legislation gives federal law enforcement officers the power to arrest and prosecute any individual who provides "material support or resources" to a "terrorist organization"?

a. Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA) b. Criminal Justice Model c. The Liberty Seven d. USA Patriot Act

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In Morris v. Slappy (1983), the courts ruled that the ___________ Amendment does not require a "meaningful" relationship between counsel and his or her client

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Oppositional culture theory holds that serious crime will flourish if minor problems are not taken seriously

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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