A standard to be used in evaluating whether prison conditions are cruel and unusual is called the ________.

A. totality of circumstances
B. totality of evidence
C. totality of conditions
D. totality of time


Answer: C

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a. Henry Lee. b. Francis Crick. c. James Watson. d. Alec Jeffreys.

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Female officers in one study had less concern for danger than male officers

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The "last clear chance" doctrine places the blame for injuries on the party who:

A) had the only chance to escape harm. B) had the last clear chance to avoid the dangerous situation. C) had the last clear chance to inflict injuries. D) None of the above.

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The Supreme Court first recognized the concept of _______ in U.S. v. Dotterweich (1943)

a. strict liability b. responsible corporate officer c. mala prohibita d. mens rea

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