When the U.S. Supreme Court first declared all death-penalty statutes illegal in Furman v. Georgia (1972), the reason was:

a. race had become a major factor in the death penalty
b. judges were wantonly and freakishly imposing death
c. lack of jury guidance violated the 8th Amendment
d. members of the high Court were conscientious objectors


C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Abilene Teen Court is based on the:

A) peer jury model. B) tribunal model. C) youth judge model. D) adult judge model.

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_____________ relies on information gathered from criminal justice agencies, including law enforcement and corrections

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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________ are employed by retail organizations to covertly test employee cash handling procedures and customer service

a. Shoplifting detectives. b. Independent shopping services. c. Store loss prevention personnel. d. Retail managers. e. All of the above.

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