Using Merton's typology, a member of an organization who placed greater emphasis upon complying with bureaucratic procedures than on whether the underlying purpose was achieved would be an example of
a. conformity.
b. innovation.
c. ritualism.
d. bureaucracy.
C
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Which of the following is a good example of reasonable suspicion leading to a warrantless search of a person and probable cause to arrest?
A) Terry v. Ohio B) Illinois v. Rodriguez C) Whren v. United States D) Wilson v. Arkansas E) Tennessee v. Garner
Shelby grew up quickly. As a baby, she was quick to walk and talk. As a teenager, she was quick to date, to drink, and to experiment with drugs. She was found skipping class and smoking marijuana by the school resource officer. Shelby's parents have been divorced since she was six, when her dad went to prison for grand theft auto. When her mom is around, which isn't that often, they sometimes get high together. After Shelby was taken into custody, but before determining what would happen next, the police and a social worker took a detailed history of Shelby's home and school life. These actions taken were out of a main concern to provide what concept of justice?
A. Provided family advocacy B. Adhered to constitutional rights and due process of law C. Considered the "best interests of the child" D. Looked to prove the guilt of the child in court
In the United States, freedom of reporting about matters affecting security policy ______.
a. is permitted because of the people’s right to know b. is unregulated because of First Amendment principles c. has periodically been regulated by restricting media access to information about matters that affect security policy d. none of these
The due process model is viewed as the "obstacle course model."
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false