In what ways has behavior genetics contributed to our knowledge about the role genetics plays in criminal behavior?

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Behavior genetics has focused on determining the role of genetics in criminality through twin studies. Twin studies have shown some support for the hereditability of antisocial behavior.

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____ ________ ___________Act of 1878 prohibits using the military to execute the laws domestically

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Political scientists have used this phrase to refer to unanimity in appellate court decisions—unanimity that occurs out of concern overstrengthening the authority of the court

a. Norm of consensus b. Unanimous judicial agreement c. Standard of compromise d. Rule of accord

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Which of the following services does not normally lie within the expertise of the forensic scientist?

a. Drug identification b. Wood comparisons c. Document examination d. Polygraph examination

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In most jurisdictions, before the sentence is pronounced, the defendant is entitled to:

A) make a statement in his or her own behalf. B) request a recount by the jury. C) poll the jury on their verdict. D) a special hearing to determine if there are appealable facts.

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