Which of the following is a measure that has significantly increased the length of prison terms in the United States?

A. Mandatory Miranda rights
B. Mandatory restitution policies
C. Stringent decarceration policies
D. Truth-in-sentencing laws


Answer: D

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A. Vertical B. Horizontal C. Line-staff D. Role E. All of the above

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Which of the following is not an example of police reforms during the Progressive Era?

a. Centralization. b. Changes in technology. c. The re-establishment of the constabulary form of policing. d. New crime prevention techniques.

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a. ad litem hearing b. pretrial conference c. removal hearing d. disposition hearing

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