Which of the following is true about crime in America?

a. Crime rates are increasing and Americans are not fearful of crime.
b. Crime rates are decreasing and Americans are not fearful of crime.
c. Crime rates are increasing and Americans are fearful of crime.
d. Crime rates are decreasing and Americans are fearful of crime.


The answer is d. Crime rates are decreasing and Americans are fearful of crime.

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Over the past 20 years, there has been a growing preoccupation with ____________ crime

a. transnational c. gang b. drug d. organized

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Which one of the following statements concerning the writ of habeas corpus is incorrect?

a. “Habeas corpus” is a Latin term literally meaning, “You have the body.” b. The writ is available in federal and all state jurisdictions. c. The writ of habeas corpus was never suspended throughout American history. d. The U.S. Constitution explicitly recognizes the writ of habeas corpus.

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Speedy-trial laws reflect a law in action approach to problem solving

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Electronic surveillance is a form of search and seizure and, as such, is governed by which of the Amendments?

a. the First Amendment b. the Second Amendment c. the Fourth Amendment d. the Sixth Amendment

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