In order to win a Section 1983 lawsuit against a police officer, the plaintiff must prove that the officer was acting under color of state law when he engaged in the behavior that is the subject of the suit

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


True

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The following substances were found at the scenes of explosions. For each one, indicate whether a low, high, or a combination of explosives were used

If high explosives were used, indicate whether the components can be identified as primary or secondary explosives. a. potassium nitrate, charcoal, sulfur b. PETN (pentaerythritoltetranitrate) c. lead styphnate d. ammonium nitrate and sodium nitrate gelled with guar gum. e. potassium chlorate mixed with sugar f. Triacetone triperoxide What will be an ideal response?

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The National Crime Victimization Surveys employed among the most complex and elaborate design, sampling, and estimating schemes ever used on such a large scale in the social sciences

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Identify the type of probation in which an offender is initially sentenced to prison but is soon (perhaps after 120 days) recalled to court and placed on probation.

A. split-sentence probation B. residential probation C. straight probation D. shock probation

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Which psychological perspective would focus on the extent to which different styles of parenting are encouraged among various ethnic communities

a. evolutionary b. psychodynamic c. social-cultural d. neuroscience

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