Created by Congress in 1789, the oldest federal law enforcement agency is the _______.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


U.S. Marshals Service

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Theory of punishment that promotes the idea of "an eye for an eye" is called what?

a. Utilitarian Theory b. Revenge Theory c. Retribution Theory d. Proportionality Theory

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A major city in Florida needed to hire more officers. The city went on a recruiting campaign and hired about 30 new officers in less than two months. One of the new hires, Joe, is arrested and convicted of rape

The rape occurred while Joe was on duty. It appears that this was the third time he had been arrested for rape. The city had hired him without running a background check. The victim sues both Joe and the city for civil damages. Joe has no money, so the victim's only chance of recovery is from the city. Is the city liable under Section 1983?

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Failing to report to your probation officer would be considered a ______ violation.

A. technical B. substantive C. procedural D. major

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The reasonable doubt standard that applies to criminal prosecutions differs markedly from the ______________ standard that applies to civil cases

a. preponderance of evidence b. clear and convincing evidence c. totality of circumstances d. compelling interest

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