What distinguishes aggravated assault from simple assault?

a. The circumstances leading to the assault.
b. The amount of harm resulting from the assault.
c. The use of a weapon in the assault.
d. The level of complexity of the crime.


c. The use of a weapon in the assault.

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In the United States, child pornography involves the visual depiction of sexually explicit content involving a minor, a person who is under what age?

a. 12 b. 14 c. 16 d. 18

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According to Maconochie, the goal of corrections is to ______.

a. protect and serve b. keep the peace c. exact revenge d. teach virtue

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

1. Communications in correctional organizations are complicated. 2. Under traditional theories of management a leader was thought to rule from the top of the organizational chart with all power and communication flowing from him to the underlings down below. 3. Every organization has its own culture, which makes it distinct and that helps to define how the work is done. 4. Every organization has its own culture, which makes it distinct and that helps to define how the work is done.

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An act that violates criminal law and is punishable by criminal sanctions is:

a. a crime. b. a felony. c. a tort. d. deviant.

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