What is a form of settling disputes, such as unruly children annoying neighbors, through less adversarial means than the traditional court system designed to deal with issues?

a. alternative dispute resolution
b. domestic court
c. drug court
d. civil court


A

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Public policy programs based on developmental theory ______.

A. focus on deterrence through strict punishments B. include mechanisms for reintegrating offenders into society C. provide self-help treatments aimed at adult offenders D. feature multisystemic treatments designed for at-risk youths

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Which of the following landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases required courts to provide attorneys for poor defendants facing the death penalty?

a. Robinson v. California (1962) b. The Queen v. Dudley and Stephens (1884) c. Barron v. Baltimore (1833) d. Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) e. Powell v. Alabama (1932)

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Who were the leading forces of the Cuban revolution?

a. Ernesto ‘Che' Guevara and Fidel Castro b. Fulgencio Batista and Fidel Castro c. Ernesto ‘Che' Guevara and Fulgencio Batista d. Regis Debray and Fidel Castro

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Which of the following is NOT a personality characteristic conducive to crime identified by the Gluecks?

a. Lack of self-esteem b. Impulsivity c. Lack of self-control d. Resentment

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