Which of the following has both a preventative and punitive intent in order to reduce the likelihood that students bring weapons or drugs to school?

a. Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994
b. Zero tolerance policies
c. Wood v. Henry Country Public Schools
d. National School Safety Center


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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The seriousness of crimes is usually measured by:

a. the harm caused by the crime and the blameworthiness of the offender. b. the harm caused by the crime and the likelihood of rehabilitating the offender. c. the blameworthiness of the offender and the unpleasantness of the punishment. d. the harm caused by the crime and the unpleasantness of the punishment.

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Dissent and protest activities against the government are usually perceived as ______.

a. radical leftist b. radical rightist c. leftist d. rightist

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The termination of an unsuccessful probation is called ________.

A. probation conclusion B. termination of probation C. probation revocation D. probation failure

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