Match the policy to the underlying perspective
1. Head Start program of comprehensive early childhood education a. Social problems perspective
2. Federal allocations to allow states to expand their prison systems b. Social responsibility perspective
3. A Job Corps initiative to help young people earn a high school diploma and find and keep a good job
4. Three-strikes laws to mandate life imprisonment for third-time violent felons
5. Enhanced sentences for drug trafficking
1. a
2. b
3. a
4. b
5 b
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How do most police officers spend the majority of their time?
A) answering non-emergency calls, controlling traffic, and writing tickets B) working on long, involved, and dangerous undercover cases C) building community relations and engaging in crime prevention D) investigating crimes and apprehending offenders
An individual must be Mirandized ______.
A. anytime the police speak to that individual B. as soon as they are arrested C. when they are interrogated after being taken into custody D. when they request an attorney
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Officers use computers to access a number of databases, to fill out paperwork, and to record witness statements while they are still at the scene. 2. Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) in patrol vehicles has been one of the most important technological tools for patrol officers since the introduction of radio communications. 3. Geographic information system (GIS) software captures, analyzes, and stores spatial data. 4. Psychophysiological detection of deception (PDD), previously referred to as a polygraph or lie detector, is another evolving technology. 5. The Pentagon issued handheld PDDs to U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan to screen local police officers, interpreters, and allied forces for access to U.S. military bases.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Contrary to popular belief, the policy process is a continuous loop. 2. Policies are often adopted in the form of a law. 3. The executive summary subsection of a policy brief is best described using precise steps that are relevant, credible, and feasible. 4. The National Rifle Association is an example of an interest group. 5. Advocacy groups provide information about how much money can be spent and what other available resources can utilized in any given period of time.