One of the advantages of research in which judges are asked to imposed sentenced on offenders in hypothetical cases is that:

a. the researcher can include only a limited amount of information
b. the hypothetical cases are identical cases, which allows for a check for consistency
c. the decision-making is artificial
d. the researcher cannot ask the judge to respond to dozens or hundreds of cases


b. the hypothetical cases are identical cases, which allows for a check for consistency

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Which agency is the major law enforcement agency combating organized criminal activity and the lead agency in using the RICO statute to take down these types of illegal organizations?

A) ?FBI B) ?CIA C) ?DEA D) ?INTERPOL

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In 1999, Susan Collins described the predatory practices of sweepstakes companies as "increasingly deceptive and increasingly aggressive." She made these remarks in what setting?

A. As chairman of a Senate committee B. During a television news magazine segment C. In testimony before a Congressional committee D. In a nationally syndicated newspaper column

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An affidavit is a written statement of facts and must be sworn in front of a person empowered to administer the oath

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following Supreme Court cases held that correctional officers employed by a private firm are not entitled to qualified immunity from suits by prisoners?

a. Brown v. Plata b. Rhodes v. Chapman c. Richardson v. McKnight d. Johnson v. California

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