What did the Supreme Court develop in the 1983 Solem v. Helm decision?
A) punitive intent standard
B) hands-off doctrine
C) test of proportionality
D) balancing test
Answer: C
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A) aggressive patrols. B) passive policing. C) rapid response. D) procedural justice. E) broken windows policing.
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