In 45 states, judges have the discretion to transfer juveniles to adult courts through a waiver hearing.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding mobilization of state National Guard units?

a. During emergencies, the executive authority of governors is similar to presidential executive authority. b. Mobilization may be initiated in accordance with state laws and the United States Code. c. Permission must be received from the U.S. Department of Defense. d. Both “a” and “b”.

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Ethical problems in parole and probation tend to center around the tension between the roles of these institutions as being concerned with both _______.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What research finding about cognitive-based preschool programs is true?

a. Those who received the program reported as many offenses as the control group. b. In comparison to the control group, preschoolers completed more school and had higher monthly earnings. c. Whether in preschool or not, findings demonstrated that the dropout rate was similar for the preschoolers and the control group. d. The success in preventing juvenile delinquency and improving other life course outcomes produced substantial financial costs.

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__________________is when certain neighborhoods have very high numbers of arrests and of people going to prison

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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