In Roper v. Simmons (2005), the Court ruled that executions were unconstitutional for those under the age of during the commission of the crime:

A. 14
B. 15
C. 16
D. 18
E. 21


Answer: B

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In 2007 the U.S. Supreme Court held that an officer's attempt to end a high-speed car chase that threatens the lives of innocent bystanders:

A) does not violate the Fourth Amendment B) violates the Fifth Amendment C) can only be done if the fleeing motorist is an adult D) can only be done if it does not place the fleeing driver at risk of serious injury or death

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The evidentiary standard for juveniles who are in danger of confinement is proof beyond a __________ doubt

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In North Carolina, the Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention is based on what principle?

A. Unconventional Treatment methods can oftentimes be effective in reducing recidivism rates B. Thinking controls your actions C. The staff members need to search the offender's childhood for answers, in order to explain their behaviors today D. Actions speak louder than words E. Problem solving is a key component to recidivism

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Studies that examine the relative concordance rates for monozygotic and dizygotic twins.

a. twin studies b. family studies c. adoption studies d. twins separated at birth studies e. cytogenetic studies

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