Briefly define “three-strikes” laws.

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Policies that fix minimum terms of imprisonment for certain types of offenses or
types of offenders that mandate punishment of life imprisonment without parole for
those convicted for a third time of specified violent or serious felonies

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a. violent crime b. unreported crime c. over reported crime d. crimes that occur during night time hours

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Which gang is believed to have killed David G. Hennessey?

a. Matrangas b. Borsellino c. Castellammarese d. Provenzanos

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Al-Qaeda has fractionalized, but maintains a presence in _________ different countries

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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The Department of Energy has a cyber-security program to protect information.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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