A majority of states define the age of majority or adulthood as:

A) 16. B) 17. C) 21. D) 18.


D

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Which of the following steps was NOT taken by Zebulon Brockway while introducing reforms for female prisoners?

a. getting electronic detection devices installed to reduce escape attempts b. preparing inmates for release and ensuring their successful return to society c. using matrons as role models for the women and providing domestic training d. dividing the inmates into small family groups and preparing them for release

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Labeling theory attempts to explain why juveniles:

A. commit their first delinquent acts B. engage in subsequent delinquent acts C. engage in sexual versus assaultive delinquency D. engage in minor delinquency E. engage in any form of delinquency

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What is the name of the crime of knowingly and materially testifying falsely while under oath?

a. perjury b. subornation of perjury c. misprision of felony d. misprision of perjury

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The Sixth Amendment guarantees which of the following?

a. The right to be free from unreasonable searches. b. The right against double jeopardy. c. The right to an impartial jury. d. The right to due process of law.

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