Cruel and unusual punishments are prohibited by the __________ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

a. Fourth c. Fifth
b. Sixth d. Eighth


D

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Traditional crime generally involves persons or groups motivated by political or social goals.

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

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Match the following types of homicide with the characteristics listed below.

A. Although the person accused for this crime had intent to kill or cause great bodily harm, the law recognizes certain circumstances as negating (taking away) those guilty states of mind B. If a person had the intent to kill or cause great bodily harm under one (or any combination) of the following circumstances: provocation, imperfect self-defense (mistaken justification), or diminished mental capacity C. A killing in which the individual kills (with the intent to kill) spontaneously or impulsively, rather than after deliberation or reflection D. A type of murder in which an actor carries murder liability for all deaths that occurred as a result of felony participants perpetrating, attempting, or fleeing the felony E. An actor is guilty of this crime if he or she causes an unintentional killing while acting in a criminally negligent manner F. An actor is guilty of this crime if he or she causes an unintentional killing while acting in a nonwantonly reckless manner, which is defined as creating a high and unreasonable risk of death or great bodily harm G. Any killing done with the intent to kill H. Any killing accomplished when the actor intends to maim or seriously injure the victim, even if the accused did not intend to kill the victim I. A killing in which the killer was serving a life sentence in prison J. A killing that occurred during an attempt to escape lawful custody K. A killing in which the person killed was a police officer or prison guard L. A charge of murder with the maximum punishment of death, which is usually only applicable to murder in the first degree

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Peter Smith and W. Edwards Deming had a great influence on approaches to management in policing.

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

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All but one of the following applies to extortion. Select the incorrect answer.

a. Blackmail b. Wrongful use of force or fear c. Consent caused by fear of exposure d. Fiduciary relationship

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