In the past, the doctrine of ________ barred legal actions against state and local governments

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


sovereign immunity

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Which of the following is a chemical method for examining evidence?

a. Spectroscopic methods b. Measurement c. Photography d. Physical matching

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All supervisors must exercise exceptional common sense and introspection in their relationships with subordinates, especially with those of the opposite sex

______________________ can take many forms and must be meticulously avoided since it is destructive of morale and causes embarrassment to the organization. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The primary source of US crime statistics is _____

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

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Conspiracy is a separate and distinct crime that does not necessarily have to merge into the “target offense.” 2. At common law, a husband and wife could not be found guilty of conspiring with one another. 3. Most American jurisdictions define the inchoate offenses by statute, but their development has been primarily through the courts. 4. To prevent a person from being punished simply based on intent, laws defining criminal attempt often require an overt act that constitutes a substantial step toward the commission of an offense.

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