The common law and early statutory prohibitions of extortion focused on the unlawful collection of any _______ by a government official

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


fee

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Which statement is true of the Fourteenth Amendment?

a. It provides protection from double jeopardy and self-incrimination and for grand jury indictment in serious crimes. b. It provides for a speedy and public trial, impartial jury, confrontation, compulsory process, and assistance or counsel. c. It includes the so-called due process clause, which has been used to incorporate various other rights described in the Bill of Rights. d. It protects from cruel and unusual punishment.

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Which Enlightenment Period influenced reformer was the Sheriff of Bedford, in England?

A. Jeremy Bentham B. Cesare Beccaria C. John Howard D. William Penn

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According to Hagan’s typology, which of the following refers to spies who are motivated by monetary gain?

a. alienated/egocentric b. buccaneer c. mercenary d. quasi-agent

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A juvenile who abandons his or her goals as a result of strain but continues to go through the process of what society expects him or her to do is said to be in _____.

a. innovation b. rebellion c. retreatism d. ritualism

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