What is the action brought forth by victims for the purpose of gaining financial compensation for injuries or losses suffered because of wrongful actions from another?

a. Criminal procedure
b. Tort
c. Criminal tort
d. None of the above


b

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At yearend 2016, ______ sentenced to more than one year in state or federal prison were aged 55 or older (Carson, 2018: 13).

a. 3% or a tenth of prisoners b. 5% or a tenth of prisoners c. 7% or a tenth of prisoners d. 11% or a tenth of prisoners

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Societal scrutiny related to the use of deadly force has been caused by recent court decisions.

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

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In this case, the Court determined that the dismissal of a pregnant female corrections officer was a violation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act

A) O'Loughlin v. Pinchback B) O'Toole v. Prentiss C) O'Henry v. Picasso D) O'Mara v. Pennybaker

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The primary legal function of the law is to maintain social order by protecting citizens from ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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