Which of the following statements concerning the authority of prison officials is TRUE?

a. The authority of prison officials is unlimited.
b. The authority of prison officials is limited.
c. Prison officials have no authority per se, but must abide strictly by procedural guidelines.
d. The authority of prison officials is limited in state prisons, but unlimited in federal prisons
e. The authority of prison officials is limited in federal prisons, but unlimited in state prisons.


b

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In order for a defendant to claim that a confession was involuntarily given, there must be some action by a federal or state agent.

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

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a. First b. Fourth c. Sixth d. Eighth

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