Which of the following involves a hierarchy of authority because officers at higher ranks have more authority to make decisions?

a. chain of command
b. specialization
c. unity of command
d. departmental inertia


a. chain of command

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. Erich Goode's distinct factor theory b. anomie/train théorie c. euphoria seeking theory d. There is no one accepted theory

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Veterans' courts are spreading across the United States to help veterans reintegrate into civilian life

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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______ is a subset of a larger culture, with its own norms, values, beliefs, traditions, and history of a group of people.

a. Discretion b. Subculture c. Noble cause d. Official deviance

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