The term "recidivism" is
A. the rate of crime committed by first term offenders
B. the number of crimes committed in one year, in a particular area, by a particular group
C. concerned with using jail rather than capital punishment as a deterrent to crimes
D. the rate at which crime is committed by people who have been imprisoned for previous crimes
D
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Which of the following is NOT true regarding today's governors? a. As a group, they have come a long way from the political hacks that often occupied governor mansions beforethe 1960s
b. They are younger and more educated than in previous years. c. Once in office, they tend to push aside their vision of state government. d. Most have been highly successful in their chosen fields before becoming governor.
Random sampling is a polling method in which __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What purpose do courts of appeal serve?
a. Correct any legal mistake made by judges at the district level b. Correct any legal mistake made by juries at the district level c. Remove ambiguity and inconsistency in the way the law is carried out d. Ensure that laws are applied similarly across the nation e. All of the above
The objectives of the Bretton Woods system were to
a. fight communism and enrich the United States. b. promote free trade and increase global wealth. c. rebuild Europe and democratize the developing world. d. ensure continued U.S. presence in Asia and expand global capitalism.