________ is defined as a charge of murder with the maximum punishment of death, often called murder in the first degree.

A. Capital murder
B. Involuntary manslaughter
C. Felony murder
D. Voluntary manslaughter


Answer: A

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Understanding people's "criminal justice ideology" will provide us with insight into their worldview, the types of policies they support, and how they believe the criminal justice system should be ordered

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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During the 1980s and 1990s, juvenile justice philosophy shifted toward a(n) ______.

A. more lenient approach B. law and order approach C. economic approach D. rehabilitative approach

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Contemporary criminal justice policies a. are often developed based upon differing ideological differences of conservatives and liberals

b. frequently find liberals advocating for stricter enforcement of law. c. involve the expansion of law enforcement and swift punishment, and are usually advocated by liberals. d. often satisfy both competing ideologies.

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