What is the standard used by courts of appeal to determine if a sentence is "inside, just outside, or significantly outside the guidelines range?"

a. the constitutional standard
b. the abuse-of-discretion standard
c. the upward departure standard
d. the downward departure standard


b

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A criminal act is considered school victimization when it occurs in all except which of the following areas:

A. on school grounds B. within the school C. on a school bus D. in one’s neighborhood, but perpetrated from another student from school

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

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Treason can be defined as the attempt to overthrow the ________ of the society of which one is a member

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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