When a state legislature sets up a corrections system for the express purpose of retaliating for a wrong committed against state citizens, which punishment goal is the legislature seeking?
a. Retribution
b. Specific deterrence
c. General deterrence
d. Rehabilitation
e. Incapacitation
a. Retribution
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An officer leaves the scene of a domestic violence call where the wife says the husband hit her and will continue to do so if her husband is not arrested. The officer can be held liable for which type of negligence if the wife is killed later that evening by her husband?
A. vicarious liability B. proximate cause C. failure to protect D. duty of care
Which of the following groups contains the highest number of individuals serving time for drug use in the United States?
A. Latinos B. Whites C. Asians D. Blacks
Research that focuses on society and human relationships within societies is known as ______.
a. biological research b. social science research c. natural science research d. medical research
At what point in the trial process does the judge have the responsibility of instructing the jury on the law applicable to the case and of advising the jury of its responsibilities?
A. After closing statements B. Before closing statements C. After the jurors have been sworn in but before opening statements D. After the prosecution and defense have presented their case