In ______, the U.S. Congress passed a landmark piece of legislation called the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

a. 1994
b. 2014
c. 2004
d. 1984


a. 1994

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Which of the following would be most likely to be considered second degree murder?

A. During an armed robbery of a bank, the robber shoots and kills a security guard. B. A motorist who is driving while intoxicated loses control of the vehicle and strikes and kills a pedestrian. C. During a heated argument, a husband impulsively kills his wife. D. When a local businessman sets fire to his warehouse to collect the insurance, an employee working late is killed in the fire.

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The U.N. Code of Conduct for law enforcement officials specifically targets Muslims and their rights

a. True b. False

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From a decision-making perspective, vacillation refers to the inability to ________.

A. rely on existing policies and procedures B. stay the course even though a particular decision is correct C. differentiate between big and little decisions D. make substantive decisions commensurate with one's position

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The threat of physical force to obtain compliance to engage in sexual intercourse is not legal consent and such conduct constitutes sexual assault

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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