The ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in Plessy v. Ferguson essentially

a. became a basis for affirmative action programs.
b. reaffirmed the fact that "all men are created equal."
c. suspended the hiring of African American police officers.
d. banned the use of Black Codes in the south.


c. suspended the hiring of African American police officers.

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Crime rates vary widely within the borders of any nation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.Perpetrators are likely to use a gun to victimize those with disabilities. 2.High rates of victimization of those with mental disabilities are unique to the United States. 3.Substance abuse is not considered a mental illness. 4.People with mental illness have higher rates of homelessness and substance abuse issues, which may make them at greater risk for victimizations. 5.Victimization in prison is NOT greater than that which we see in the general public.

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"Anomie" can be translated into English as:

a. social context
b. cultural goals and rules
c. psychological perspectives
d. frustration and alienation

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A(n) _________ is an ad hoc exchange between a defendant who agrees to plead guilty to a criminal charge and a prosecutor who offers leniency in return

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

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