Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The United States maintained a relatively low, stable murder rate throughout its history, until a sharp rise in violence that took place during the mid- to late-1990s.
2. Robbery takes time and requires buyers for the stolen property.
3. Burglary on the other hand, allows the robber to pick the time, place, and victim at leisure and then complete the job in a matter of minutes.
4. As opposed to simple assault, aggravated assault is an assault in which a weapon such as a knife or gun is used, although sometimes the use of hands and feet can result in a charge of aggravated assault.
5. Family violence is the most prevalent form of violence in the United States today.
1.false
2.false
3.false
4.true
5.true
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a. Catholics b. Muslims c. Quakers d. Baptists
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A) A police officer has reasonable suspicion that the suspect committed the theft of a purse. B) An officer asks a man standing near a bus stop, "Sir, may I see your driver's license?" C) A police officer investigating a theft places the suspect in handcuffs but does not tell her that she is under arrest. D) A police officer investigating a loud music complaint asks the person who answers the door if he is the owner of the house.
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a. physiological b. psychological c. social d. esteem
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A) created more nurseries in female prisons. B) gave incarcerated women larger cells. C) gave women greater vocational and educational opportunities. D) gave incarcerated women more traditional sewing and homemaking classes.