High incarceration rates in the United States are a function of all of the following factors EXCEPT ______.
A. belief that crime is caused by poor socioeconomic conditions
B. belief that crime is caused by the failure of society to enforce its values
C. appeal of “law and order” candidates in elections
D. sentences associated with antidrug policies
A. belief that crime is caused by poor socioeconomic conditions
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The Supreme Court votes six-to-three to decide a case. Justice A is a member of the majority but disagrees with the reasoning presented in the majority opinion. What action might Justice A take?
a. Justice A might write a concurring opinion. b. Justice A might write a dissenting opinion. c. Justice A might write a per curiam opinion. d. Justice A might write an opinion in forma pauperis. e. Justice A might write an amicus opinion.
The majority of countries across the globe utilize a federal system of government
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following reforms was passed in Texas and will be in place in the 2020 elections?
A. Judges are to be elected in nonpartisan races. B. Judges are to be appointed by the governor and approved by a two-thirds vote of the senate. C. Judges will be appointed by the appropriate legislative bodies. D. Straight-ticket voting was eliminated so voters will be forced to choose candidates over party affiliations.
In his Federalist No. 10, James Madison elaborated on his fear of “factions” within the American democracy. In modern society, which of the following groups would Madison be most likely to identify as a faction?
a. business groups b. religious groups c. nonprofit organizations d. political parties e. federal government agencies