Which of the following was NOT among the reasons for repeal of mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses in the early 1970s?
a. Alienation of youth from general society
b. Belief that the war on drugs was ending
c. Hampering the rehabilitation of drug offenders
d. Reduction of the deterrent of drug laws, because even prosecutors thought the penalties were too harsh
b
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The only exception to the administration of the oath to a witness is:
A) in the case of a small child. B) a mentally retarded person who may not understand the meaning of the oath. C) Both A and B D) None of the above.
Identify which of the following attempt to influence lawmakers to support laws that they favor.
A. lobbyists B. media C. executives D. legislators
Which of the following factors increases the power of the prosecutor?
A. Many of their decisions are hidden from public view. B. They must have a judge sign off on any decision to drop a case. C. They are dependent upon the defense attorney for witness statements. D. Jurisdictional boundaries are sometimes confusing. E. Cases overturned at appeal can be damaging to a prosecutor's career.
Concerning the issue of one- versus two-officer patrol cars, the Police Foundation found that
A. two-officer patrol cars had fewer complaints against them by the public. B. two-officer patrol cars had fewer officers killed than one-officer cars. C. one-officer cars were assaulted less often and encountered fewer resisting-arrest situations. D. one-officer patrol cars had many more officers assaulted.