The first step in a jury trial is to assemble the ______, or pool of potential jurors, from the community.

a. voir dire
b. venire
c. vernacular
d. venue


b. venire

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Abigail has been having some hard times financially. She recently lost her job and is finding it difficult to make ends meet. She has been considering breaking in to homes in a nice neighborhood to see what she can find to take to the pawn shop. She knows that stealing is wrong but thinks people may not notice if she takes items they don't need. Abigail is considering committing which type of crime?

a. mala in se b. mala prohibita c. due process violations d. search and seizure

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All of the following are examples of ethical challenges that researchers face EXCEPT ______.

a. receiving informed consent b. maintaining anonymity c. maintaining confidentiality d. choosing a proper methodology

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The Fourteenth Amendment:

A. protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure B. protects citizens from unreasonable use of force by police C. spreads power between the executive and legislative branches D. requires states to observe federal due process standards E. provides counsel for indigent defendants

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Provide your opinion on the overall effectiveness of each of the purposes of corrections. Be sure to discuss which you think has the best potential to reduce recidivism rates.

What will be an ideal response?

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