The __________________ doctrine applied provisions of the Bill of Rights to state and local courts and officers

Fill in the blank with correct word.


ANSWER: incorporation

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A) typically exclude them from treatment programs. B) make them serve their entire sentences. C) place them under house arrest and electronic monitoring. D) None of the above

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In dealing with a barricade situation, which of the following is NOT recommended to hostage negotiators?

A) Denying the hostage taker's desired excitement or stimulation B) Calm handling C) Threatening to involve the hostage-taker's family in negotiations D) Providing minimum media attention

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Under a rape shield statute, when the victim is testifying, generally which of the below questions is not admissible?

A) ?Did you consent to the sex act in question?? B) ?Have you had sex with other men?? C) ?Have you ever made a false accusation of rape?? D) ?Do you know the defendant in this case??

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Christina's depression played a significant part in her criminal lifestyle. Which theory best explains this and why this is so?

a. Gender explanations b. Life course explanations c. Sociological explanations d. Psychological explanations

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