Summarize the elements of the political era

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Police administration, especially in the larger cities, during the early twentieth century could be characterized as political, decentralized arms of the local politicians. In the large cities, police precinct stations were run not by the police chief, but by police captains who generally reported directly to political party chairmen. Politicians dictated what laws were enforced, who was arrested, who was hired, and who was promoted within the precinct. Most actions taken by the police were in the furtherance of the political party in power.

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Which of the following is not a predictor of later antisocial behavior?

a) being rated by mothers as difficult to manage at age three. b) being rated by peers as troublesome. c) being rated by teachers as disruptive and aggressive. d) being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

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Which term is central to the psychodynamic approach?

A) Motive B) Personality C) Trait D) Heredity

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In most states, the application of the death penalty is determined by:

A. statutory law. B. prosecutorial choice. C. the case judge. D. the jury.

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Provide one example of a folkway in the contemporary US society.

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