In ______, the first Congress established the death penalty for several offenses that today would not be considered constitutional.

a. 1790
b. 1890
c. 1900
d. 1776


a. 1790

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_________ is the process by which needs and strengths of offenders are matched with selected services and resources in corrections

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Criminal law, as we understand the term today, developed only when the idea of "private vengeance" was replaced by the notion that the entire community was also victimized

From the following list, which points directly apply to what we are describing? (1) "an offense against an individual is also an offense against the public order and the state." (2) "the methods of punishment shall be administered by the state and not solely by the victim." (3) "the protection the law provides theoretically should apply to all citizens, not just particular groups." a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 2 and 3 only e. 1 and 2 and 3

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________ are people who wage crusades to control criminal law so that it reflects their own personal values.

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

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In the American system of federalism, which level of government is solely responsible for the administration of criminal justice?

a. city governments b. city and county partnerships c. state governments d. federal government e. no single level of government is solely responsible

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