Imprisonment is the most common sentence handed down in the United States
a. True
b. False
Answer: b
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Timothy went to buy a gun and obtain a hunting license so he can go on a company hunting retreat. The retreat begins the very next day and he anticipates no problems getting his license and weapon. As he arrives at the sporting goods store to buy his weapon and ammunition, he is told that there is a 48-hour waiting period before he can obtain the gun because the store is legally required to complete a background check. Is this waiting period likely constitutional?
a. No, states may not regulate their own gun laws. b. No, gun laws are made at the federal level only to ensure uniformity. c. Yes, because the requirement passes the strict scrutiny test. d. Yes, because states may not infringe on the right to possess a weapon but they may enact certain limitations.
John borrows a car because his car was damaged in a wreck. He borrows the car from the company for which he works under the stipulation that John return the car within two weeks
At the end of the two weeks, John decides he likes the car and does not want to return the car. He refuses to return the car. Legally, what crime has John just committed? a. Burglary b. False possession c. Illegal ownership d. Theft
How is electronic monitoring used to enforce the requirements of house arrest?
What will be an ideal response?
Redemption of the offender through the well-ordered routine of the prison was the goal of the _____ system
A) southern penitentiary B) Pennsylvania penitentiary C) Elmira penitentiary D) London penitentiary E) colonial penitentiary