In the majority of states, the county sheriff is a constitutional office, meaning

a. it is created by state statute

b. the county board may change its powers or responsibilities to suit its needs.
c. the office can only be abolished through constitutional amendment.
d. the citizens of the county can abolish the office at any time.


c

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___________ means that a defendant understands the charges against him or her and is able to comprehend what their attorney is advising in his or her defense

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In which case did the court strike down a statute limiting jury service to white men on grounds it violated the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution?

a. Strauder v. West Virginia b. McClesky v. Kemp c. Brown v. Board of Education d. Batson v. Kentucky

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The biological approach to criminal behavior often focuses on

A) cognitions. B) pathways. C) aggression. D) traits.

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Machiavellianism suggests it is important to

a. cooperate b. manipulate c. negotiate d. reinforce

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