Laws that impose increased penalties for multiple felony convictions are called ____ laws

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


three strikes

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In Philadelphia during the 1980s, white gamblers were forced to pay protection money to operate in the black neighborhoods

a. True b. False

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Bob is leaving the medical marijuana dispensary with his six ounces, which is legal under the law. He drops his purchase and drives away, unaware that he no longer has his marijuana. Sue is walking down the street when she becomes the lucky recipient of six ounces of marijuana. When Bob realizes his mistake, he goes back to the dispensary and finds Sue getting high on the corner. He calls the police, claiming Sue stole his marijuana, and Sue is taken into custody. Sue is later released without charges. After Sue's release from jail, Bob gets high on the street and follows her back to her house where a physical fight ensues. Sue dies from her injuries. Bob claims he had no such intent and is surprised and disgusted by his actions. The marijuana he bought was laced with phencyclidine

(PCP), unbeknownst to him. What would be his best defense in court? A. Duress B. Intoxication C. Insanity D. Self-defense

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This type of liberal feminist support limited government and a free market to address gender inequality.

a. legal b. conventional c. classical d. welfare

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Which of the following is NOT one of Bittner's four basic responsibilities of the police?

a. To enforce laws b. To prevent crime c. To prosecute offenders d. To provide services

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