What is statutory rape?

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Statutory rape is a strict liability offense that holds a defendant guilty of rape based on his intercourse with an underage female.

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Which of the following is NOT a primary method used to demonstrate reliability?

a. test-retest b. multiple forms c. split-half techniques d. alienation

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A ________ scaling procedure consists of a seven- or nine-point, bipolar rating scale

a. Q sort b. Thurstone c. Likert d. semantic differential

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Before the Civil War the United States Supreme Court decided that the Bill of Rights did not apply to the states in a case involving which amendment?

A. Second – right to bear arms B. Fourth – search and seizure C. Fifth – just compensation D. Eighth – cruel and unusual punishments

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The director of the _____ of the U.S. Courts is responsible for the day-to-day administrative tasks of the federal courts, including lobbying Congress for more funds and judgeships

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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