________ refers to a body of principles and rules imposed on individuals by some extra-human power.

A. Natural law
B. Statutory law
C. Constitutional law
D. Administrative law


A. Natural law

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The book uses the ______ as a good example of the social contract breaking down.

a. beating of Rodney King b. trial of O.J. Simpson c. case of Bonnie and Clyde d. case of the DC Madam

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What type of release mechanism was David released on?

a. expiration release b. end of confinement release c. discretionary release d. probation release

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One of the factors noted in the chapter that explains why so few cases are appealed is

a. most inmates are executed before they are able to file appeals b. inmates are too poor and uneducated to hire attorneys c. most convictions are obtained through plea bargaining d. most inmates adapt to the routine of prison and want to stay

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In most states today, the power to pardon state felony cases belongs to the _____________, acting alone or in conjunction with some official or board of pardons

a. legislature b. governor c. courts d. attorney general

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