Proportionality holds that ________
a. the severity of sanctions should bear a direct relationship to the seriousness of the crime
b. caseloads should be equally divided among the available judges
c. similar crimes should be punished with the same degree of severity
d. caseloads should be equally divided among the available prosecutors
a
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Oscar Lewis argues that the crushing lifestyle of lower-class areas produces ________ that is passed on from one generation to the next.
A. a culture of poverty B. physical deterioration C. social deterioration D. family disorganization
The changing social climate during the Ronald Reagan era ushered in the due-process model focusing upon individual rights
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the name of the U.S. Supreme Court case that held that a city could not be found liable in a claim brought by a holder of a restraining order when a person violates the restraining order?
a. Castle Rock v. Gonzales, 545 U.S. 748 (2005) b. Riley v. California, 573 U.S. ___ (2014) c. Chicago v. Morales, 527 U.S. 41 (1999), d. O'Bannon v. Town Court Nursing Center, 447 U.S. 773 (1980)
Bullying can be broadly defined as repeated, aggressive behavior that contains several elements. Which of the following is NOT one of these elements?
A. Sexual abuse B. Physical abuse C. Verbal abuse D. Cyber abuse