Which state was the first to enact legislation for victims in 1979?

a. Wisconsin
b. Washington
c. Illinois
d. California


a. Wisconsin

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. One argument in favor of the exclusionary rule is that it directly impacts police, as they are the first to feel the impact of excluded evidence. 2. Historically, some jurisdictions have allowed civilians to sit on a board of review of police conduct to investigate cases of suspected abuse of authority, with the power to enact disciplinary action if necessary. 3. As a general rule, defendants must challenge the admissibility of evidence as a pretrial motion to be allowed to appeal a conviction based on that evidence being allowed at trial. 4. Unlawfully seized evidence, inadmissible at trial, can be considered during a habeas corpus hearing. 5. Evidence seized following a failure to follow the knock-and-announce rule is disallowed at trial via the exclusionary rule.

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Law enforcement officers who enforce violations of the law are an example of formal social control

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Internet has allowed terrorist groups to disseminate information and spread globally in what form of radicalization components?

A) Grievance B) Ideology C) Mobilization D) All of the above

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why juveniles join gangs?

a. Identity b. Fellowship c. Protection d. Boredom

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