Describe the state's prison population reduction policy that was established by AB 109, the "Public Safety Realignment" law.

What will be an ideal response?


Nonviolent, nonserious, and nonsexual state prisoners and parolees are being transferred to county jails and county probation departments, where counties are responsible for housing and monitoring them. The state provides funding to counties to help defray the high costs associated with incarceration.

Political Science

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Diplomatic ___________ is when diplomats are accredited to each other's governments and enjoy certain rights and protections as foreign diplomats in the host country

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

Political Science

How has the relationship between presidents and Congress changedwith respect to the legislative process since the founding?

What will be an ideal response?

Political Science

During the early years of our nation, legal systems were greatly influenced by the legal systems of

a. France. b. England. c. both France and England. d. neither France nor England.

Political Science

Which of the following terms can be defined as a political party that is formed as alternatives to the Republican and Democratic parties?

What will be an ideal response?

Political Science