During the political era, police department structure was decentralized and controlled by community politicians
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Although science and the law have the same goals, their ways of knowing are different
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Several mitigating circumstances will prevent a defendant found guilty of first-degree murder from receiving _____.
A. life imprisonment B. the death penalty C. a probation order D. restorative justice
What was the overarching message of the article by Paul Gendreau and Robert Ross, “Bibliotherapy for Cynics”?
a. those who were cynical about punishment needed to read the available literature supporting punishment-oriented programs b. those who were cynical about rehabilitation needed to read the available literature supporting successful treatment interventions c. those who were cynical about the criminal justice process needed to read the available literature supporting the need for criminal justice agents d. those who were cynical about human services-oriented programs needed to read the available literature that showed treatment had no effect on recidivism
Which of the following statements is true of the commission-based appointment system of selecting judges?
A. In retention elections, the voters are asked whether the judge should remain on the bench. B. In retention elections, the candidate’s political party affiliation is listed on the ballot. C. The appointment may require confirmation by the state legislature. D. The appointment may require confirmation by the state senate.