Court opinions refer to past cases to back up their reasoning and their decision in the present case. What are these prior decisions called?
a. judicial reviews
b. precedents
c. habeas corpus
d. petitions
b
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Compensation is paid by the government, whereas restitution is made by the offender
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Traditional male-centered approaches to studying crime are called:
a. Androcentric. b. Paternalistic. c. Sexist. d. Revisionist.
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The direct questioning of a suspect to gather evidence of criminal activity and try to gain a confession is called a(n):
a. frisk. b. interrogation. c. seizure. d. interview.
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The main method of execution in the United States is:
a. gas chamber b. hanging c. electric chair d. lethal injection
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