When the U.S. Supreme Court issues an opinion, the opinion that establishes legal precedent is known as the:

a. concurring opinion
b. plurality opinion
c. dissenting opinion
d. majority opinion


d. majority opinion

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The __________ spell(s) out the rules and regulations adopted by federalagencies and departments

a. Twelve Tables b. Code of Federal Regulations c. Cooperative federalism d. Dual court system

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he ______ mandated that the Bureau of Justice Statistics collect data on sexual assaults in adult and juvenile jails and prisons and identify facilities with high levels of victimization.

a. No More Rape Act of 2003 b. End Rape Now Act of 2003 c. Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 d. Jail Rape Elimination Act of 2003

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According to institutional anomie theorists, the _________ is both a goal and process to accumulate goods and wealth

a. American Dream b. American Hope c. American Ideal d. American Myth

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Parens patriae refers to the state as parent

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

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