Which of the following is not a true statement about the pluralism paradigm?
a. Law is representative of the ruling classes only.
b. Interest groups influence law.
c. Powerful groups in society define law.
d. Power changes hands over time in a society.
a
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Conditions of probation are established by a:
A. judge. B. prosecutor. C. jury. D. probation officer.
Which of the following is required to be in a warrant?
a. The offense charged b. The person's name c. The person's home address d. The person's work address
According to Cole and Smith, the goal of criminal justice that concerns the processes of arresting, prosecuting, convicting, and punishing those who disobey the law is referred to as:
A) controlling crime B) doing justice C) arbitrating crime D) preventing crime E) developing legal parameters
Matching
1. Minnesota 2. Colorado 3. Illinois 4. Texas 5. Michigan 6. Alabama 7. Pennsylvania 8. New York 9. Rhode Island 10. Maryland a. Enacted the Suspended Sentence Act in 1913 b. Began probation for adults in 1939 when the governor approved an enabling act giving the legislature power to authorize adult probation c. Enacted a law that authorized the appointment of county parole officers in 1899 d. Enacted a probation law in 1901 that was initially limited to those under 16 years of age e. Enacted the historic Juvenile Court Act in 1899 f. Enacted a probation law that was novel for its time in that it placed restrictions on who could be granted probation, excluding persons convicted of treason, murder, robbery, arson, rape and burglary g. Enacted a compulsory education law that enabled the development of a juvenile court using truant officers in 1899 h. Probation for juveniles was authorized in 1903 and extended to adults in 1909 i. In 1894, authorized courts to suspend a sentence generally or for a specific time j. Instituted a statewide system juvenile probation officers named county agents