In Ewing v. California (2003), the U.S. Supreme Court specifically held that a three-strikes sentence of 25 years to life _____.

a. violated the Eighth Amendment's cruel and unusual punishment clause as disproportionate punishment
b. violated the Eighth Amendment's cruel and unusual punishment clause as barbaric punishment
c. did not violate the Eight Amendment because it was not barbaric
d. did not violate the Eight Amendment because it was not grossly disproportionate punishment


d. did not violate the Eight Amendment because it was not grossly disproportionate punishment

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The National Minimum Drinking Age Act was passed in

a. 1965. b. 1972. c. 1984. d. 1989.

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

1. A video online that provides “tips and tricks” on bulimia and anorexia is considered a learned deviant act because it includes sharing skills for deviant acts of body modification. 2. Edwin Sutherland stated that conventional theories about crime and criminality are valid because they explain only the crimes of the lower class. 3. Differential location in the social structure refers to the social and demographic characteristics of individuals defining roles in larger social structure. 4. Social learning theories argue social behavior is observed and imitated.

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Once a youth is adjudicated to a state training school, the state normally retains ________ until his or her release

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Explain the eight barriers to communications and provide examples using criminal justice organizational settings

What will be an ideal response?

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