The practice of punishment in America changes according to ______.

a. offending patterns
b. religious doctrine
c. society’s views
d. economic realities


c. society’s views

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According to the U.S. State department, ________ currently limits its terrorist operations to

Israeli military and civilian targets in the West Bank and Gaza stri A) PLO B) HAMAS C) Muslim Brotherhood D) Al Fatah

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A promising new approach to interviewing is evidenced by the ____________________, a method to detect deception through statement characteristics and question-by-question analysis

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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_________ are the unique value system that dominates life among the lower classes

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In the evidence-collection process, contamination of evidence occurs most commonly when evidence is not properly secured, is wrongfully mixed with other types of evidence, or is altered significantly from its original condition at the crime scene. What are the legal consequences if evidence is not handled properly?

A) When this occurs, the evidence is usually rendered inadmissible or "incompetent" by the court. B) The evidence is usually admissible, but the officer may be impeached by defense counsel in the handling of the evidence. C) The evidence may be admissible if officer can show that in "good faith" the errors were based on poor training or poor information at the time of collection. D) The evidence is not admissible, but officers and prosecution may still use the information to convict the suspect.

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