Research has provided support for the idea that police officers have a great deal of discretion in how they deal with extralegal factors, such as ______.

a. gender, race, class, etc.
b. seriousness of the crime, gender, and past criminal history
c. past criminal history, race, class
d. race, seriousness of the crime, and past criminal history


a. gender, race, class, etc.

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

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______ is the theorist who focused on social life as a continual struggle to maintain or improve one’s group interests, with interest groups continually forming and disbanding as conflicts arise and are resolved.

A. Barbara Sims B. George Vold C. Karl Marx D. Willem Bonger

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Marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance, according to U.S. federal regulations.

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

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Some of physical injuries ______.

A. can be temporary and short-lived B. can be long-lasting or permanent C. often do not need medical attention D. can be temporary and short-lived and can be long-lasting or permanent

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