A minor violation of a state statute or local ordinance punishable by a fine or other penalty, or by a specified, usually very short term of incarceration, is called a(n) ________.
A. felony
B. perjury
C. misdemeanor
D. infraction
Answer: D
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a. Breaking and entering b. Sexual assault c. Bombing d. Hit-and-run
Which of the following cases involved picketing outside of the Supreme Court?
a. Schacht v. U.S. (1970) b. Spence v. Washington (1974) c. Texas v. Johnson & U.S. v. Eichman (1989, 1990) d. U.S. v. Grace (1983)
Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding corrections as a career opportunity?
a. Correctional jobs areinteresting and can be an enjoyable career where there is rarely a boring day. b. Correctional agencies have frequent layoffs and therefore the jobs are not very stable. c. Correctional jobs can be difficult to perform, and not every person who is interested in corrections is suited for such work. d. Correctional jobs pay better than most people believe, and the benefits are often good.
Family organizations formed by female inmates who take the roles of parents and children and other relatives are called ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word