The rule that a person can only be prosecuted for a violation of a law that is "on the books" (i.e., the rule against ex post facto laws) is a component of Prof. Packer's Due Process Model

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
COMMENT: The rule is supported both by the crime control and the due process models.

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Jimmy comes from a family of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Their faith dictates that they not participate in the pledge of allegiance or national anthem. Jimmy is just in sixth grade and at the beginning of each school day the pledge of allegiance is said. He does not want to participate but was told that if he fails to do so he will be expelled. Does Jimmy have the right to choose whether or not to participate?

a. No, patriotism takes precedence over personal beliefs. b. Yes, the government may not require individual expression. c. No, the government may require individual expression only when it is reaffirming the allegiance to the U.S. d. Yes, the government may only require individual expression in necessary circumstances.

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Who views laws as tools created by the powerful for their own benefit?

A) symbolic interactionists B) conflict theorists C) functionalists D) anthropologists

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Explain participatory management

What will be an ideal response?

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The value of any pleasure or pain according to classical thought would be determined by its certainty, intensity and _______________

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

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