In which U.S. Supreme Court case did the Court determine the “reasonableness” standard must be used in judging excessive, but non-deadly force?

a. Tennessee v. Garner
b. Graham v. O’Connor
c. Scott v. Harris
d. Canton v. Harris


b. Graham v. O’Connor

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a. Felony offenses. b. Federal offenses. c. Status offenses. d. Delinquent offenses.

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Before a defendant can waive the right to counsel, the defendant must be told by the judge that he or she has such a right and the notice must be in a written record

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What do the policy implications the Chicago School's work seem to have in common?

What will be an ideal response?

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Aggressive youth who are either greatly liked or intensely disliked by their peers are called _____

a. Controversial status youth b. Gangs c. Cliques d. Status groups

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