A(n) __________ is an act by a governor or the president that forgives the prisoner and rescinds the sentence

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


a, executive pardon

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________ is a willful, deliberate, and premeditated unlawful killing

A) First-degree murder B) Second-degree murder C) Manslaughter D) Felony murder

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__________ is a new rationale for punishment.

a. Retribution b. Deterrence c. Restorative justice d. Rehabilitation

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According to Shaw and McKay, which of the following is false?

A) ?Individual differences are the root cause of crime. B) ?Crime is a constant fixture in distressed areas regardless of racial or ethnic makeup. C) ?Crime rates are sensitive to the destructive social forces operating in lower-class urban neighborhoods. D) ?Community values, norms, and cohesiveness affect individual behavior choices.

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Which of the following programs is designed to teach students the fundamental principles and skills needed to become responsible citizens in a constitutional democracy?

A) Law Enforcement Education (LRE) B) Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) C) Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) D) School Program to Educate and Control Drug Abuse (SPECDA)

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