Which of the following is not an argument for the placement of probation services within the executive branch of government?

a. Under judicial control, services to persons on probation may receive a lower priority than services to the judge.
b. Judges, trained in law and not administration, are better suited to administer probation services.
c. The relationship of probation staff to the governor’s office creates an automatic feedback mechanism on the effectiveness of various dispositions.
d. All other human services agencies are in the executive branch.


Answer: c

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