To be eligible for federal funding, states under truth-in-sentencing laws must require those convicted of violent crimes to serve at least ______% of their court-imposed sentence.

a. 55
b. 65
c. 75
d. 85


Ans: D

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a. Kent v. United States (1966) b. In re Gault (1967) c. In re Winship (1970) d. McKeiver v. Pennsylvania (1971)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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