A reductionist fallacy is an error in reasoning that occurs when incorrect conclusions about group-level processes are based on individual-level data.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
A) TRUE
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Which of the following is not a reason the police chief is a policymaker?
a. the chief is responsible for controlling the discretionary power police have over people b. the role the police play in resolving conflicts before the need to suppress it develops c. because of the prominence the police chief attains due to the fact the police touch many peoples lives d. because of his or her budgeting responsibility
The Knapp Commission found that police:
a. were actively soliciting gratuities from citizens. b. were passively accepting gratuities from citizens. c. were rarely accepting gratuities from citizens. d. never accepted gratuities from citizens.
What is the relationship between precedent and stare decisis?
What will be an ideal response?
Mary meets Jacob, a young and prominent political figure, at a rally. The two develop a relationship that lasts a number of years; however, the relationship ends bitterly. Mary, angry and resentful, threatens to reveal embarrassing secrets about Jacob and Jacob’s family if he does not get back together with her. Is Mary guilty of extortion? Why or why not? Is Mary guilty of blackmail? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?