In defense of _____, defendants admit that they are responsible for their actions but argue that, under the circumstances, their actions were validated

a. Alibi c. Justification
b. Excuse d. Rationalization


C

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In a civil case, the plaintiff must prove his or her case by only a preponderance of evidence to find the defendant liable

a. True b. False

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Sexual harassment by male coworkers was _________ related to the women's sense of job satisfaction

a. Negatively b. Directly c. Indirectly d. Hardly

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Mike is a businessman in Lakaster, a state in the United States. He is worried that his business rivals might murder him, so he decides to purchase a revolver to defend himself. When he approaches a licensed firearms dealer to apply for the privilege of owning a firearm, he is informed that the process includes a thorough background check by the FBI. Which of the following, if true, is most likely to cause the FBI to prohibit Mike from purchasing the revolver?

A. Mike has worked with the FBI in the past. B. Mike has a history of felony conviction. C. Mike has purchased a licensed firearm in the past. D. Mike has faced significant losses in his business.

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Which of the following individuals would be most likely to be an administrator in an adult correctional facility today?

A) A white male B) A black male C) A white female D) A Hispanic male

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