About ________ of criminal defendants plead guilty to the charges against them in an arrangement called plea bargaining.

A. 25 percent
B. 95 percent
C. 75 percent
D. 50 percent


Answer: B

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a. TRUE b. FALSE

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The Chicago School purported that behavior is shaped by:

a. Social factors. b. Psychological factors. c. Genetic factors. d. All of the above

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According to Amnesty International, which of the following countries conducted the fewest executions in 2011?

A. Saudi Arabia B. the United States C. China D. Iran

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While some argue that whistle-blowing is risky, could lead to retaliation, and should be avoided, there are case studies in which whistle-blowers ______.

a. lost their jobs b. had a positive effect in corrections c. provided inaccurate information, to the organization’s detriment d. resigned before losing their positions

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