How does criminality in the United States compare to criminality in other industrialized Western nations?
What will be an ideal response?
For most forms of crime (e.g., property, assault), Americans’ involvement is similar to that of other industrialized Western societies. But for lethal violence, the United Sates is a clear outlier among highly developed nations.
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A speedy trial is a Constitutional privilege and this prevents delays in thetrial process
a. True b. False
The _______ theory of crime essentially says that once negative behavior patterns have been established, they cannot be changed.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In the United States, the dual court system means that:
A. the federal government has a court system distinct from the states B. the courts have both a trial court and a court of appeals C. states and the federal government have a separate civil and criminal court D. unresolved cases can be automatically appealed to the Supreme Court
Discuss the Eighth Amendment rights that are often claimed by prisoners, citing examples
What will be an ideal response?