According to Beccaria's and Bentham's utilitarian rationale, punishment should be based on:

a. the character of the victim
b. the concept of mercy
c. the seriousness of the crime
d. the social status of the perpetrator


c

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During ______, an electronic monitoring device is placed on the ankle or wrist to detect their movement and even to alert probation officers of their whereabouts.

A. incarceration B. house arrest C. work release D. schooling

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When weak parental attachments make delinquent associations more likely and, in turn, these associations weaken attachments to parents, a ______ has occurred.

A. poor parenting effect B. peer pressure effect C. boomerang dilemma D. reciprocal effect

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According to the Peelian principles of policing, the police must be free from governmental control. TRUE OR FALSE

What will be an ideal response?

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Despite the adoption of the Federal Anti-Riot Act, peacekeeping remains largely a state and local function

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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