In which case did the United States Supreme Court prohibit prosecutors from the use of peremptory challenges to strike possible jurors on the basis of race?
a. Batson v. Kentucky (1986)
b. Powers v. Ohio (1991)
c. Georgia v. McCollum (1992)
d. J.E.B. v. Alabama ex rel. T.B. (1994)
a
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Which of the following is NOT identified as an essential element of programming for adolescent girls?
a. Opportunities to develop relationships of trust and interdependence with other women present in their lives b. Frequent opportunities to interact with adolescent boys in order to learn essential social skills. c. Staying in a physically and emotionally safe space. d. Education about women's health and female development.
A consensus exists that everyone who loses in a trial court should have the right to appeal to a higher court.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Identify terrorist groups in the U.S. and their purpose.
What will be an ideal response?
The use of jails for long-term inmates can be traced to three broad reasons. Which is not one of the reasons?
a. The use of longer jail sentences has resulted in more extensive use of jails in many jurisdictions. b. Many local and regional jurisdictions have been required to house inmates who have been sentenced to state prisons. c. Some local jurisdictions have leased out beds to other jurisdictions. d. the shutting down of many smaller jails