The National Crime Victimization Survey identified which pair of crimes as the most common property and violent crime in 2008?

a. Theft and simple assault
b. Burglary and simple assault
c. Theft and rape/sexual assault
d. Burglary and rape/sexual assault


a. Theft and simple assault

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a. Walter Crofton b. Torsten Erikkson c. Sir Walter Crofton d. Zebulon Brockway

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A criminal defendant enjoys the presumption of innocence until:

a. the judge declares him guilty b. the defendant is placed on parole c. the prosecutor makes her opening statement d. the prosecutor proves him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt

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Otherwise trustworthy statements taken during an investigation in violation of Miranda may still be used:

a. in habeas corpus proceedings b. to prove guilt during the prosecution’s initial presentation of evidence c. in post-conviction relief proceedings d. to impeach (attack) the credibility of a defendant who testifies differently from the statements made during the investigation

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Terrorism is primarily what type of act?

a. Political b. Religious c. Ethnic d. Social

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