Former Vice President of the United States, Aaron Burr, was arrested and found not guilty of treason because he lacked an overt act, and simply planning to overthrow the government is not equal to treason.

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


True

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The term numismatic theft refers specifically to the theft of valuable ancient coins

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Deterrence or "reformation" sees criminal behavior as a consequence of social/psychological shortcomings and thus endeavors to correct those shortcomings

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Research indicates that:

a. civilian review procedures rarely sustain citizens' complaints about police. b. civilian review procedures overwhelmingly sustain citizens' complaints about the police. c. civilian review boards refuse to hear many of the complaints filed against the police. d. most civilian review procedures allow the boards to take disciplinary action against police officers.

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The Equal Protection Clause prohibits discrimination in jury selection only when it is based on race.

a. true b. false

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