The Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984 requires a defendant in federal court found not guilty by reason of insanity to undergo

a. immediate placement in a mental health facility.
b. a civil commitment examination.
c. a second trial to confirm the verdict.
d. an automatic appeal based on the insanity defense.


b. a civil commitment examination.

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Studies have shown that the ties between and violence are unmistakable and that this type of behavior is a predictor of abusive or violent behavior

a. property crimes b. abuse or cruelty to animals c. internecine rivalry d. fraud and embezzlement

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The government's _______________ authority operates as the gener¬al guardian of all those who cannot care for themselves

a. parens patriae b. guardianship c. police d. executive

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Which jurisdiction allows more than one court to exercise judicial review of a case at the same time?

A. double B. consecutive C. concurrent D. disposition

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Male delinquency is increasing at a faster rate than female delinquency, especially for crimes of violence

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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