A curfew violation is an example of (a) ______.

A. delinquency
B. status offense
C. criminal offense
D. summary offense


B. status offense

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When given the choice of the death sentence or life imprisonment without parole (LWOP), a majority of those polled between 1985 and 1999 preferred the death sentence, but by 2011, the position had reversed with ______ % supporting the death penalty and ______% supporting LWOP.

a. 47; 51 b. 48; 50 c. 49; 50 d. 49; 51

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According to Engel, the most effective type of supervisor is the innovative supervisor

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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List the two leading rival hypotheses regarding the relationship between media and crime.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which is true about the insanity defense?

A) A large number of criminals escape punishment using the insanity defense. B) Every state in the United States has an option for defendants to claim insanity. C) The insanity defense is rarely used by defendants. D) The American criminal system has banned the use of the insanity defense. E) Defendants who claim insanity must be incarcerated in prisons rather than mental hospitals.

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