As a sheriff in a small town, you are charged with much of the local corrections responsibilities. In what ways might federalism make your job easier? In what ways might federalism make it more difficult?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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When the Armstrong case reached the U.S. Supreme Court, it ruled in a ______ decision that the federal rules of criminal procedure regarding discovery do not require the government to provide information requested by the defendants.

a. 8-1 b. 6-3 c. 5-4 d. 9-0

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This group tends to define hackers and their activities in terms of creative problem solving and as a "pro-social" activity

a. Media b. Law enforcement c. Hacker subculture d. None of the above

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Police, prosecution and correctional agencies are located in the ____________ branch of government

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What distinguishes higher ranking officers from supervisors?

a. Higher ranking officers perform a managerial function that involves both planning and staffing. b. Higher ranking officers have more knowledge in the field of policing. c. Higher ranking officers are able to give orders to subordinates due to the quasi-military chain of command. d. Higher ranking officers are better able to manage subordinates due to their extensive experience.

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