What is an executive pardon?
What will be an ideal response?
An act by a governor or the president that forgives a prisoner and rescinds his or her sentence.
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How does the federal judiciary differ from state court systems?
A. The federal judiciary system has a four-tier structure. B. The federal judiciary system is unified. C. The federal judiciary system has an intermediate appellate court level. D. The federal judiciary system does not have courts of limited jurisdiction.
The Unlawful Flight Statute permits federal agencies to assist in locating state fugitives who may have fled from one state to another
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which statement is true about correctional policy and procedure?
a. Policy and procedure must cover every circumstance of correctional operation. b. Policy does not allow discretion in officer decision-making. c. Policy is firm and should not allow for flexibility. d. Policy cannot address every situation that correctional employees encounter.
The intention behind the sign is to announce to the community at large that there will be a stiff penalty to pay for violating the rule. The belief is that drivers who risk a small fine by parking illegally elsewhere, such as against the curb, will not risk the large fine for parking illegally in the handicap spaces. This point of view is known as:
a. general deterrence. b. specific deterrence. c. expiation. d. incapacitation.