When do individual citizens normally get an opportunity to testify on behalf of a bill and how important is it that a coordinated effort be used?

What will be an ideal response?


Once a bill reaches a committee, victims and their advocates may testify on behalf of their bill. This is one of the most exciting aspects of the U.S. legislative process, and some would consider it to be democracy in action. It is important to coordinate the efforts of everyone who will be testifying in support of the bill. This allows for a united front to be presented to the committee members.

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Which of the following refers to the idea that we sometimes set aside our own interests for the sake of others because we expect that, in the future, others will do the same for us?

a. Kin selection b. Psychological egoism c. Psychological altruism d. Reciprocal altruism

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If the intake officer decides to send the case to juvenile court, the prosecutor files a(n) __________, bringing formal charges against the juvenile.

A. indictment B. information C. summons D. delinquency petition

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

1. Race and ethnicity as causes of delinquency are complicated by social class. 2. It is fairly uncommon for girls fleeing from abusive parents to be labeled as runaways. 3. Weapons offenses decreased among both males and females, as well as gambling. 4. Females have often been overlooked by those interested in juvenile justice. 5. Some researchers suggest that attachment to school has protective effects against delinquency for both genders, although some studies suggest a stronger effect for girls.

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