_______ refers to the process of lessening the penalties attached to particular offenses.

a. Decriminalization
b. Delegalization
c. Legality weakening
d. Morality weakening


a. Decriminalization

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Problem solving is an important component of ________.

A. domestic violence B. special operations units C. routine patrol D. community policing

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More than __________ % of state appellate court judges and nearly__________ % of state trial court judges are elected to their posts

a. 80, 90 b. 40, 50 c. 60, 70 d. 20, 30

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The term ________ refers to arsonists who lack conscious motivation for setting fire.

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

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