The _____ penalty has no general deterrent effect and costs at least twice as much as life imprisonment

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: Death

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Recognizing the burden of heavy caseloads, the _____ formed (consisting of judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys) in order to resolve cases as quickly as possible through a guilty plea

a. Star chambers b. Legal system fraternities c. American Bar Association d. Courtroom work groups

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The unwritten rule of snitching in gangs calls for this if information is provided to law enforcement:

a. Reprisal b. Vengeance c. Retaliation d. Forgiveness

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Confidentiality laws typically prohibit police from photographing juveniles, fingerprinting them, or maintaining juvenile records.

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

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In the current debate about how to try foreign terrorist suspects:

a. the "terrorism as war" advocates support the use of federal courts. b. the "terrorism as crime" advocates support the use of federal courts. c. the "terrorism as crime" advocates support the use of military commissions. d. there is no middle course – it's an either/or decision.

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