"Split-second decision" in policing occurs when a threat appears suddenly and a police officer feels he or she has no choice about what to do.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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According to the text, Madonna Constantine, a professor of psychology at Columbia University’s Teacher’s College, explained the plagiarism charges against her as:

a. gender discrimination b. institutional racism c. inconsequential d. jealousy from colleagues

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Identify a true statement about the diminished capacity defense.

A. An accused person can use this defense as a complete, affirmative defense in support of an insanity defense. B. It is used as a true partial responsibility defense in some states and is limited to use as a basis for mitigating an offense from murder to manslaughter. C. A prosecutor can use this defense to prove the mens rea element of a crime when there is a lack of adequate proof for conviction. D. It allows a defendant to use a mental condition to negate specific intent in order to escape criminal punishment completely.

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Approximately what percentage of death row inmates are male?

a. 90% b. 19% c. 59% d. 98%

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States can control the time, place, and manner of panhandling, but may not regulate the content of speech used while panhandling.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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