The first pretrial release program began in __________ with the Manhattan Bail Project. This project was designed to assist judges in identifying defendants who were eligible to be released on their own recognizance (ROR). Modeled after the recognizance programs in Europe discussed in the previous section, this program became so successful that over the next 2 decades more than 200 cities had some version of pretrial release in place.

a. 1951
b. 1961
c. 1971
d. 1981


c. 1971

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The centerpiece of Kant's philosophy is the ___________imperative, which guides all conduct

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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An individual must be Mirandized ______.

A. anytime the police speak to that individual B. as soon as they are arrested C. when they are interrogated after being taken into custody D. when they request an attorney

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The federal government under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program gives money to states to assist them in providing welfare payments to families with

a. children under 18 years of age. b. more children than they can afford. c. children under 5 years of age. d. children with disabilities.

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