Prisoners have sued under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (see Chapter 2), in what are often termed _____ of _____lawsuits

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


conditions, confinement

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During which stage of PTS is reaction-formation a common method used to deal with stress?

a. John Wayne b. Professional c. Rookie d. Burnout

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Some states use ______ exclusion, an automatic transfer to adult court for certain offenses.

A. statutory B. legislative C. removal D. common

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Which agency is responsible for providing efficient immigration services and easing the transition of immigrants to permanent residence and, finally, American citizenship?

A. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) B. U.S. Secret Service C. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) D. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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About 20% of defendants charged with petty offenses are released with a written promise to appear in court, which includes the charges and the court date, which the defendant signs, without admitting guilt. This is referred to as:

a. Waiver of Bail Release b. R.O.R. (Released on Recognizance) c. Conditional Ticket Release d. Unsecured Bond Release

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