In which of the following studies do researchers look for negative associations between crime rates and punishment levels that can be interpreted as having a deterrent effect?
a. Interrupted time-series studies
b. Ecological studies
c. Perceptual studies
d. Socioeconomic studies
b. Ecological studies
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Antistate terrorism is directed against specific governments or interests. 2. Nihilist dissidents have a clear vision for the post-revolution society. 3. Palestinian resistance has taken on the characteristics of communal terrorism since 2000. 4. The New Terrorism represents an era in which the morality of terrorist violence allows for few limitations on extremist behavior. 5. Communal terrorism represents a selective use of violence that is less intense than many terrorist campaigns.
Federal legislation was passed in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, which includes expanded tools for law enforcement?
a. Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act. b. USA Patriot Act. c. Electronic Communications Privacy Act. d. Economic Espionage Act.
Explain the role of Black police officers during the political era of policing.
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The rights to speedy, public and jury trials, and to confront adverse witnesses are found in the _____ Amendment.
a. Sixth
b. Seventh
c. Eighth
d. Ninth