The strictness (or level of deference) with which an appellate court will review the actions of a lower court is called __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
standard of review
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After death a chemical breakdown begins that results in the softening and liquefaction of the body tissue. This process is useful in determining time of death and is known as: _____
a. algor mortis b. rigor mortis c. autolysis d. lividity
In 1873 the Court decided in____________________ v. Illinois that the laws of Illinois did not abridge any of the privileges and immunities of citizens of the United States by legislating what offices and positions should be filled by men only
a. Bradwell b. Bransfeld c. Brady d. Broomfield
Which of the following statements best illustrates the idea of punishment as a deterrent?
A. If we can identify the reason an offender committed a crime, we can address it and modify the offender’s behavior. B. Punishment should be commensurate with both the crime and the offender’s moral blameworthiness and prior criminal record. C. An offender should be punished so that others will not commit the same crime. D. The offender should be removed from society to protect the community from further criminal activity.
Electronic monitoring, house arrest, and day reporting are examples of ______.
A. sanctioned retention B. community corrections C. lenient sentencing D. probation requirements