In Miller v. California (1973), the Supreme Court said that a work is obscene if the average person, applying ________________________ would find that the work appeals to the prurient interest; depicts or describes sexual conduct in a patently offensive

way; and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.


contemporary community standards

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For American citizens, the protection from unlawful detainment, inquiry, and searches resides firmly within the First Amendment

a. True b. False

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The increase in gang membership is often attributed to a number of factors including ________

A. the abundance of resources to combat gangs B. gangs' stockpiling of high-powered weapons used to attract new members C. the growing number of Somalis coming to the United States D. the gangster rap culture

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Risk management combines values of the ___________ model of the criminal sanction with the idea that the community deserves protection.

A. community B. just deserts C. restorative D. medical

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According to the study by Erik Lindbloom (2005), which of the following was not mentioned as one of the markers indicating potential injury or death to nursing home patients:

a. Physical condition/quality of care b. Facility characteristics c. Patient behaviors d. Inconsistencies

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