Which of the following is measured by criminal acts committed by an individual that results in a subsequent arrest, reconviction, or return to prison with or without a new sentence within 3 years after the individual is released?

A. deterrence
B. rehabilitation
C. recidivism
D. incapacitation


C. recidivism

Political Science

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The intent of push polls is to:

A. back the winning candidate. B. identify voters with fake voter's registration. C. estimate the voter turnout after weighting the responses to the poll. D. drive voters away from one candidate and toward another. E. provide adequate information to the voters about the upcoming elections.

Political Science

Adam Smith was an advocate of

a. classical liberalism. b. traditional conservatism. c. the divine right of kings. d. Both A and B are correct.

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Which of the following is better to use?

a) primary sources b) secondary sources c) they are both equal in value d) don't use either

Political Science

The American Political Science Association advocated that the proper role of parties as organizations is to offer clear programs and policy positions to voters known as

a. party caucus model. b. the government in politics model. c. the accountability model. d. the party politics model. e. the responsible party government model.

Political Science