From the late 1770's to the1850s, the option of abused wives to seek warrants to secure the good behavior of their husbands declined in significance

a. True
b. False


Answer: b

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__________ is a surrogate term for the range of mechanisms that combine to bring an environment under the control of its residents

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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If a sample of recidivists is predominantly male, black, and of lower socioeconomic status, then those persons who should be denied parole should be:

A) lower socioeconomic status. B) male. C) black. D) None of the above

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What commission studied the structure and operation of the Los Angeles Police Department in wake of the Rodney King beating incident?

A) The Wickersham Commission B) The Human Rights Watch C) The Knapp Commission D) The Christopher Commission

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Officers who use more force are more likely to work certain shifts—evenings and nights—and are usually female

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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