A precipitating event is often thought of as the "spark in the haystack" that sets off an inmate riot

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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Which of the following statements best describes the political environment created by the Red Brigade?

a. widespread urban terrorism led to a 10-year period known as the “Years of Lead” b. rural insurgency inspired by Ernesto “Che” Guevara’s theory of foquismo c. widespread unrest caused by mass-casualty insurgency and terrorism that eventually ended after a government amnesty, declared when their leader was captured and renounced violence d. rural terrorism carried out by their death squads

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At common law, if three or more persons met together with the intention of cooperating to disturb the public peace, their gathering was considered ___________

a. a riot b. a rout c. disorderly conduct d. an unlawful assembly

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What are the two assumptions of the utilitarian theory of crime causation? Provide an example

What will be an ideal response?

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Differences between the incarceration rates of White women and women of color may be based on which of the following instead of race?

A. Sexism B. Economics C. Age D. Politics

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