Why can Venezuela and Portugal be described as having two of the most extensive systems of judicial review in the world?

a. All courts in each country can declare a law to be unconstitutional.
b. Each country has a specific constitutional court that can declare laws unconstitutional.
c. All courts in each country can determine the constitutionality of laws, but each country also has a specific court charged with that responsibility.
d. Determining constitutionality of laws is handled by the legislature in each country, so no law is passed until it is considered constitutional.


c. All courts in each country can determine the constitutionality of laws, but each country also has a specific court charged with that responsibility.

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Burglars tend to target homes that are:

a. close to the street so they can easily access the getaway vehicle. b. at least two stories so they can toss items from the upstairs to the lawn. c. less visible to possible scrutiny by neighbors and people passing by. d. within just a few miles of where they sell their stolen goods.

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What is the concept of "dominion"?

A) An officer's sense of personal ownership over his/her patrol area B) An officer's sense of frustration over his/her patrol area C) An officer's norms and values within his/her patrol area D) An officer's sense of power over his/her patrol area

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Which of the following is the most severe disciplinary action?

A) verbal warning B) written warning C) demotion D) suspension E) written reprimand

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_____ require an offender to serve a specified portion of his or her sentence prior to release.

A. Three strikes laws B. Mandatory minimum sentencing laws C. Community-based treatments D. Faith-based treatment programs

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