If a spouse does not appear before the court after being served, the petitioner:

A. Can be granted a default divorce.
B. Can do nothing until the defendant spouse appears.
C. Has to have the defendant served again.
D. Must stay married.


Answer: A

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a. Because of its success, the American Constitution became a model for other liberated nations b. The American contribution toward winning the war made American institutions popular c. American powers occupied the defeated Axis nations and monitored constitutional development d. all of the above

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Which of the following is one of the primary distributors of illegal drugs on the streets of the United States?

a. Street gangs b. Outlaw motorcycle gangs c. Prison gangs d. All of the above

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What was the ruling in the case of Ex parte Hull?

A. Prisoners have no legal rights and are slaves of the state. B. The conditions in California prisons were so overcrowded as to be unconstitutional. C. Section 1983 suits may not be used to challenge the fact or length of custody. D. Prisons may not require inmates to submit legal documents for review before they file them with the courts.

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A candidate for public office recently stated, “Criminals deserve to suffer because of the harm they cause our society.” This statement corresponds with ______.

a. deterrence b. retribution c. incapacitation d. rehabilitation

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