Which issue was central to the Bail Reform Act of 1984 that allowed judges to refuse bail?

a. nonmonetary pretrial release
b. least restrictive conditions for the accused
c. the safety of a the community
d. racial disparities in sentencing


c. the safety of a the community

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A. conceptualization B. measurement C. validity D. reliability

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Boot camps are gaining in popularity because they are less expensive to operate than other methods of incarceration

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. So-called hate crimes are never acts of terrorism. 2. All extremists are terrorists. 3. All terrorists are extremists. 4. Scholars and political leaders have established a single and clear definition of terrorism. 5. Figuring out whether someone is a “terrorist” or “freedom fighter” is never a matter of perspective.

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Price-gouging is more of a problem in the pharmaceutical industry than in the food snacks industry

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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