During the 1700s, Western scholars and activists, particularly in England and France, began a sweeping reconception of society with ideas based on rationalism, the importance of the individual, and limitations on the power of government. This period id known as what?

What will be an ideal response?


the Enlightenment or the Age of Reason

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a. True b. False

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A) imaging technology B) CAD C) Email D) 911

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Which sentencing philosophy emphasizes the satisfaction gained by society from knowing offenders are punished?

A. retribution B. deterrence C. vengeance D. rehabilitation

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The American legal system is a direct descendent of

a. Roman appellate law. b. British appellate law. c. British common law. d. Roman common law.

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