What percent of all federal criminal cases are resolved by a guilty plea?

a. 55%
b. 60%
c. 90%
d. 99%


Answer: c

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In ________ the Supreme Court ruled that citizens have a reasonable expectation of privacy

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is NOT cited in the text as a reason why private prisons can often be run more cheaply and efficiently than public prisons?

A. Less red tape B. Competitive bidding C. No need for an expensive rank hierarchy D. Reduced labor costs

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When study results indicate that a prior hypothesis must be rejected, some researchers will explore the data to see if unanticipated relationships might make for more interesting results. In principle this is not a good idea because:

a. It takes too much time and energy to dredge the data, and this costs a lot of money b. It is unlikely to uncover evidence in support of the rejected hypothesis c. Unanticipated results might be based on chance alone d. The data must obviously be flawed if it cannot support the hypothesis

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In the context of cybercrime, identify a true statement about ponzi or pyramid schemes.

A. A lump sum investment is made at the initial stage of the scheme. B. Early investors are paid returns with the investment money received from the later investors. C. Investors are promised moderate and steady profits on their investments. D. The later investors receive high dividends.

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