The TV court show Judge Judy is an example of which type of court?

A) Appellate courts
B) Trial courts of limited jurisdiction
C) Trial de novo courts
D) Trial courts of general jurisdiction


B) Trial courts of limited jurisdiction

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Granting private interests the right to supervise and manage offenders in the community is bestowed by governmental authority under the theory of:

A) agency. B) mens rea. C) habeas corpus. D) respondeat superior.

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Four months after giving birth to her son, Sarah tried to kill the infant by smothering him with a pillow. During the trial, Sarah pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder charge and cited postpartum psychosis as her defense. In the context of trait theories, which of the following is most likely responsible for this form of mental illness in Sarah?

A. Financial changes after childbirth B. Hormonal changes after childbirth C. Early childhood experiences D. Inadequate childcare support

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What is the problem with the idea of "superkillers?" Why is it unlikely that any ever existed? Discuss.

What will be an ideal response?

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In Santa Fe Independent School District, Petitioner v. Jane Doe the Supreme Court ruled that _____

a. School prayers conducted by the faculty are legal at all times b. Prayers led by an elected student undermine the protection of minority viewpoints c. School prayers are allowed at football games but not in the classroom d. Prayer in school is a constitutional right regardless of who leads them

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