Which sentencing philosophy refers to the prevention of crime by making examples of individuals convicted of crimes?

A. deterrence
B. retribution
C. vengeance
D. rehabilitation


A. deterrence

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What the common law called embracery is now more commonly referred to as:

a. corruption by intimacy. b. bribery. c. solicitation. d. jury tampering.

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A 1994 federal law (42 U.S.C. 14141) allows the Department of Justice to sue local police departments for equitable relief to eliminate a/an ______________ __________________ of conduct that deprives persons of constitutional right

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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John Stuart Mill argued that ethical questions could be settled only by _______ the results.

a. thoughtful consideration of b. empirical investigation of c. public opinion polls on d. intuitive evaluations of

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For many victims of prison violence, the only way for the administration to guarantee them safety is to __________.

A. place them with similar individuals B. place them in protective custody C. transfer them to another prison D. put under 24-hour observation by guards

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