Research shows that the death penalty is more likely to be imposed when the _____________.

A. convicted person is white
B. convicted person is African American
C. victim is white
D. victim is African American


Answer: C

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1. Today, virtually all terrorist organizations maintain a website and use social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, to recruit and spread their cause. 2. The most common form of attacks on cyber infrastructure and systems is malicious code. 3. There has been a large number of documented cyber terrorist attacks on critical infrastructures in the United States. 4. Most of our Internet and cyber infrastructure is controlled by the private sector.

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The belief that human beings have ______ is essential to classical criminology.

a. irrational thoughts b. biological traits c. free will d. social connections

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Realistically, offenders are assigned to programs based on

A) institutional needs. B) personal interest. C) rehabilitation potential. D) criminal history reports.

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A facility that operates in an atmosphere more like a year-round summer camp with cottages, a school, and vocational programs is called a(n) ________.

A. assessment facility B. state institution C. youth ranch or camp D. juvenile boot camp E. transitional facility

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