One of the early forms of punishment in England was to hold convicts in abandoned ships, which are called:
A. garrotes.
B. galleys.
C. houses of corrections.
D. hulks.
Answer: D
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A. Community Mobilization B. Social Intervention C. Provision of Opportunities D. Suppression
Throughout the colonial period, concern for public order was generally deemed more important than individual rights
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements is true of state police agencies?
A. They are authorized to perform a wide variety of law enforcement tasks. B. They have limited authority and only have control over specific types of offenses. C. They do not investigate criminal activities that cross a county's jurisdictional boundaries. D. They are not restricted by the boundaries of their respective states.
In which century did probation and parole develop?
a. 19th b. 18th c. 20th d. 21st