Evidence suggests that African-American and Hispanic offenders are morelikely to be sent to prison than whites—and for longer periods
a. True b. False
a
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Crazing is:
a. the checking of charred wood. b. irregular cracks in glass from heat. c. how deeply the wood is burned. d. burnt glass.
In which century did King Henry II set up a system to resolve landdisputes using a jury of twelve free men?
a. 12th b. 11th c. 9th d. 8th
Which of the following features of the grand jury refers to the fact that prosecutors who do not secure an indictment can get another jury to hear case?
. evidence B. proceedings C. testimony D. double jeopardy
The Supreme Court ruled that the prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment is not applicable to overcrowding because:
A. overcrowding in prisons is a factor that is not controllable by either administration or government. B. it could not be proved that prisoners suffered as a result of overcrowding. C. individual prisoners cannot challenge their incarceration based on this standard. D. the standard implies intent on the part of the perpetrator.