What was the first American institution exclusively dedicated to the correction of felons?

a. Mamertine Prison
b. The Walnut Street Jail
c. Old Newgate Prison
d. The Hulk


b. The Walnut Street Jail

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a. True b. False

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What is the major difference between classical and positivist theories of crime?

What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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The text states that appellate court judges make rulings that have a lasting effect on future cases. What does this mean?

What will be an ideal response?

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