Following the killing of Diallo by NYPD police in 1999, there was a shift in how the media stereotypically constructed police. Previous stereotypes of professionals and vigilantes were replaced by a new framing of police as civil rights ______.

a. protectors
b. oppressors
c. advocates
d. heroes


Ans: B

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Which of these situations is most apt to result in a denial of de facto parenthood?

A. The father did not discover his child's genetic makeup for twelve years. B. The father consented to artificial insemination. C. The child had not left the hospital when the man named on the birth certificate discovered he was not genetically related to the child. D. Although not married, the parents have raised three children, the oldest of whom has only recently been discovered not to be genetically related to the father.

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Based on the rule of proportionality, the act of self-defense must include what level of force?

a. Any level of force b. Whatever force is immediately available c. Only the level of force necessary to stop the assault d. The exact same level of force being used against the victim

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What are the implications the biological perspective on social policy?

What will be an ideal response?

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The ______ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution affords the accused the right to an attorney in criminal legal proceedings.

A. Fifth B. Sixth C. Seventh D. Eighth

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