By 1600, the primary criminal laws of England were based on the rules of conduct laid down by the _____ and became known as the common law of England

a. sheriffs
b. king
c. noble men
d. judges


D

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a. Health-care fraud is not limited to any particular geographic area b. Health-care fraud targets large health-care programs as well as beneficiaries c. Health-care fraud is perpetrated by organized crime groups d. Health-care fraud primarily targets private health-care programs, rather than government-sponsored Medicare and Medicaid

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?Frank has been found guilty of murder and is awaiting his sentencing.   Frank's crime was heinous.  Decisions regarding his punishment (either life without parole or death) will most certainly fulfill which goal?

A. Incapacitation B. Specific deterrence C. Rehabilitation D. Retribution E. General deterrence

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Marching season falls between Easter Monday and the end of September, when more than 2,000 marches are held throughout the North. There are, however, specific march dates in history that create more flashpoints on the calendar than do other marches. The Protestants celebrate the victory of Protestant King William over Catholic King James I at the Battle of the Boyne, on July 12, 1690

a. True b. False

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A prosecutor locates a material witness to support her case. During the trial when the prosecutor questions this witness the questioning is _____

a. cross-examination b. rebuttal examination c. direct examination d. re-cross examination

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