Which act in 2014 was designed to adjust federal mandatory sentencing guidelines in an effort to reduce the size of the U.S. prison population?

a. Smarter Sentencing Act
b. Booker Act
c. Fair Sentencing Act
d. Criminal Offender Bill


a. Smarter Sentencing Act

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The following are elements of the Batson v. Kentucky (1986) ruling, EXCEPT

A. A prosecutor must provide a race-neutral reason for excluding a prospective juror B. A defendant must show a prima facie case of purposeful discrimination C. The burden of proving purposeful discrimination is on the state D. A defendant must be a member of a cognizable racial group

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Compare and contrast Merton’s strain theory with Agnew’s general strain theory.

What will be an ideal response?

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________ facilities are intended to maximize interaction between inmates and staff

A) New-generation B) County jail C) Minimum security D) Maximum security

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What is needed to change a "good" organization to make it a "great" organization?

a. hire more employees b. employees show extreme diligence and intensity in their thoughts and actions, always focusing on implementing the organizations mission, purpose, and goals c. have more periodic reviews of employees d. all of the above

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