The stated purpose of ______ was to remove impressionable youth, mainly boys but also girls, from the contamination that association with more hardened criminals would bring.

a. houses of solace
b. houses of refuge
c. houses of authority
d. youth authority


b. houses of refuge

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When a person _____________, they are wanting in good character.

A. takes the high road B. takes the easy way out C. takes the east way out D. takes the least way out

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The Supreme Court has limited the amount and type of punishment that may be inflicted as well as limiting the legislature's ability to make certain conduct criminal

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In the frankpledge system, 10 tythings were grouped together into a “hundred”; the ______ was the leader of the hundred and is considered to be the first real police officer because he dealt with more serious breaches of law.

A. shire reeves B. watchman C. hundredman D. frankpledge

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The sentencing judge has very limited discretion in setting probation conditions

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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