Deterrence is a concept of punishment for a general behavior

a. True
b. False


Answer: b

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One test for determining the effectiveness of counsel makes the defendant show that the deficient performance of their attorney prejudiced the case to such an extent they were deprived of a _________.

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

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The oldest federal law enforcement agency in the U.S. is the:

A. F.B.I. B. U.S. Marshals Service C. Drug Enforcement Administration D. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives E. Secret Service

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

1. In India, a detenu is a person awaiting trial. 2. Racial and ethnic minorities are consistently overrepresented in prisons around the world. 3. America’s Black and Hispanic populations make up about 13 percent and 17 percent of the nation’s total population, respectively, and make up about the same percentage of its prison population. 4. Although the practice is not common, most American jurisdictions allow jurors to propose questions of trial witnesses. 5. The courts in the People’s Republic of China are essentially agencies of the central government and do not have judicial independence in a manner similar to courts in Western countries.

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Which one of the following refers to the threat of “exposure” by catching someone in a compromising position, followed with a demand for payment to keep quiet?

a. The Badger game. b. The Tattletale game. c. The Gotcha game. d. The Prima Facie game.

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