Describe how the three waves of feminism differed from one another.

What will be an ideal response?


The first wave of feminism focused on women’s suffrage and the right to vote. The second wave of feminism helped expand the focus to topics other than suffrage, such as reproductive rights, sexuality, and legal inequalities. The third wave of feminism addressed the different diverse perspective of women including race, ethnicity, nationality, sexuality, and gender identity.

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In the case of Terry v. Ohio, the Supreme Court permitted stop-and-frisk searches without probable cause

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Sara has been sentenced to a community-based correctional center where she will live under supervision and must obtain permission to leave for work, school, or leisure activities. To what type program has Sara been sentenced?

a. Residential Community Corrections Facility b. Electronic monitoring c. Day Reporting Center d. Home confinement

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At trial, after the prosecution rests, the defense can make a:

a. motion for appeal. b. motion for a directed verdict. c. motion for habeas corpus. d. motion for voir dire.

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The "halo effect" refers to:

a. the phenomenon in which a defendant is seen as innocent and naïve. b. the phenomenon in which a person with expertise or status in one area is given deference in all areas. c. the phenomenon in which the defense attorney is given deference even when he is clearly stretching the truth. d. the phenomenon in which the witness is a member of the clergy.

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