In support of a statement that the U.S. Supreme Court hears a very limited number of cases each year, you could rely on the following information:

a. The Court has no jurisdiction of the majority of the cases it is asked to hear
b. The Court hears about 150 of the 7,000 cases it is asked to hear each year
c. The Constitution gives the Court the authority to only hear 50 cases each year
d. The Court can only hear cases that involve a Constitutional issue


b. The Court hears about 150 of the 7,000 cases it is asked to hear each year

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"Placing out," which was a process that placed delinquents who would have otherwise been sent to reform school in foster homes, was an early form of juvenile probation.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What is notable about the fact that the prosecutor is first to make opening statements during a trial?

A. It is intended to give defense attorneys a chance to hear the prosecution’s case to better prepare their defense. B. The order is an example of how arbitrary common law norms can become tradition. C. It is one example of how the court system is biased in favor of the prosecution. D. In our criminal justice system, prosecutors have the burden of proof and must prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.

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The doctrine of _______ means the state is the parent and guardian of all citizens who are unable to protect themselves

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three primary ways an inmate can prepare for successful reentry?

a. Completing meaningful treatment b. Maintaining contact with positive and supportive family members c. Getting married d. Developing a solid prerelease plan

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