This theorist argued all people are basically selfish and irrational; their primary purpose for forming a government was for self-protection.

A. Hobbes
B. Locke
C. Calvin
D. Rousseau


A. Hobbes

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The production of handguns has increasingly moved away from revolvers to ______, which can fire more rounds and that now account for 80% of all handguns produced.

a. knives b. semiautomatic weapons c. assault tanks d. rifles

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The early Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison set out the doctrine of ________

A) jurisdiction B) due process C) substantive criminal law D) judicial review

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

1. The juvenile system is unique from adult corrections. 2. Juveniles in juvenile courts have a lower standard of proof for conviction than adults in criminal courts. 3. Most child sexual abuse is detected because it is witnessed by a trusting adult. 4. The Uniform Juvenile Court Act states that delinquent youth can be kept in a jail or another type of adult facility when other options are not available. 5. The majority of youth engage in minor forms of delinquency during their adolescence.

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Marco, a state prison employee, is charged with guiding inmates through all aspects of their prison sentence and also serves as a liaison between inmates and the outside community. Which staff position does Marco hold?

a. Recreational staff.
b. Religious staff.
c. Case manager.
d. Counseling staff.

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