______ refers to differential and negative treatment of an individual or group without reference to the behavior or qualifications for that treatment.

A. Disparity
B. Racial profiling
C. Discrimination
D. Racial disenfranchisement


C. Discrimination

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The Supreme Court stated that the exclusionary rule operates as a judicially created remedy designed to safeguard Fourth Amendment rights generally through its deterrent effect, rather than a constitutional right of the person aggrieved in:

a. Mapp v. Ohio

b. Weeks v. U.S.

c. United States v. Leon

d. Wolf v. Colorado

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Studies have indicated that approximately what percentage of American prison inmates are alcohol- and/or drug-addicted?

a. 10% b. 25% c. 84% d. 95%

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Which is not a reason for the defendant to waive the preliminary hearing?

A. Defendant has already decided to plead guilty B. Defendant wants to speed up the criminal justice process C. Defendant hopes to avoid the negative publicity that might result from the hearing D. Defendant believes the charges brought against them will be dismissed

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The key concept in conflict theory is _________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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