An individual may be held liable for ______ in those instances that he or she kills another as a result of the deliberate perpetration of a knowingly dangerous act with reckless and wanton unconcern and indifference as to whether anyone is harmed or not.

a. voluntary manslaughter
b. second-degree murder
c. first-degree murder
d. depraved heart murder


d. depraved heart murder

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Discrimination is usually on the basis of:

a. Race. b. Gender. c. Ethnicity. d. Sexual orientation. e. All of the above

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Some experts believe that globalization can improve the standard of living in third-world nations by providing jobs and training

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A person who protects citizens against governmental abuses is known as a:

a. corrections officer. b. clown. c. corrections ombudsman. d. warden.

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This rationale for due process is based on the idea that admitting unreliable evidence denies defendants the right to their life. This is referred to as the ___________ rationale

a. states rights b. reliability c. forced confessions d. Miranda

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