Which of the following describes how criminal law has changed regarding adult same-sex relations?
A. The Supreme Court declared that the federal government had no position on state laws that made same-sex relations between consenting adults criminal.
B. The Supreme Court declared that state laws that made same-sex relations between consenting adults criminal were unconstitutional and eventually legalized same-sex marriage.
C. The Supreme Court declared that state laws that made same-sex relations between consenting adults criminal were unconstitutional but did not legalize same-sex marriage in all states.
D. The Supreme Court declared that state laws that made same-sex relations between consenting adults criminal were constitutional and eventually outlawed same-sex marriage.
Answer: B
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a. neighborhood watch b. operation ID c. combat auto theft d. home security surveys
Boot camps have found to be ineffective at reducing recidivism
a. true b. false
If a researcher is evaluating a foot patrol program and they want to know if it has reduced the fear of crime, they are engaging in:
a. process evaluation b. impact assessment c. normative evaluation d. policy analysis
Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning legislative districts?
A. Rural districts often have a relatively high percentage of Hispanic voters. B. Rural districts can exert little influence over larger, urban districts. C. In states that require super majorities to pass budgets, rural communities can band together and hold the political process hostage. D. Because of their local economies, progressive urban legislators are often eager to support policies that reduce the number of prisons.