Human rights are a special class of rights held by a person simply by virtue of being human

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE
COMMENT: This is an advanced question. Human rights can be established by domestic
legislation, but the gist of the definition given in the text is that human rights are anterior to
specific authorizing law.

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a. True b. False

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What happens when probation is revoked?

A. The probation contract is terminated and the original sentence is imposed. B. The judgment is deferred until the defendant is rehabilitated. C. The defendant is subject to mandatory participation in a pretrial diversion program. D. The probation contract is extended and a prison term is imposed.

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In 1833, ____________ became the first city to pay both day and night watchmen

a. Boston b. New York c. Philadelphia d. New England

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Which of the following is NOT true regarding the process of interstate compact?

A) Interstate compact is initiated when a youth has no acceptable home placement within his or her state. B) Interstate compact is submitted by a social worker after a youth’s release from training school. C) The state of original jurisdiction retains authority over the youth. D) Interstate compact is used as an alternative to prison in order to deal with prison crowding.

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