The theory that the more informed individuals are about the death penalty, the less likely they will be to support the death penalty is referred to as the ______ Hypothesis.

a. Marshall
b. Morgan
c. Null
d. Numberg


a. Marshall

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____________________ is considered by the federal court under Title II of the ADA as pre-arrest investigations and violent confrontations not technically involving arrest

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The model of policing that involves wearing uniforms, using rank designations, adopting a hierarchical command structure, and acquiring legal authority is best referred to as the _____ _________ model

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Robert, a Texas peace officer, arrests Janet for public intoxication. Robert becomes angry at Janet when she vomits in the rear of his patrol vehicle. Without any legal justification Robert strikes Janet three times with his baton

He then takes her to jail. After being released from jail, Janet files a complaint with the local prosecutor regarding Robert's unjustified use of the baton. She also files a complaint with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. After several investigations Robert is terminated from his job as a police officer. Both state and federal authorities desire to prosecute him for his assaultive conduct on Janet. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding this situation? A) Federal authorities may prosecute Robert only if Texas authorities refuse to prosecute him. B) Texas authorities may prosecute Robert only if federal authorities first decline to prosecute him. C) Robert may not be prosecuted by both federal and Texas authorities because such dual prosecution would violate the prohibition against double jeopardy. D) Because of the dual sovereign doctrine, Robert may be prosecuted by both federal and Texas authorities without violating the Constitutional prohibition against double jeopardy.

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Negligent manslaughter is based upon the common law

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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