The government began paying probation officers, and in 1912, the ______ was established to oversee the juvenile justice system, including probation officers.

A. Federal Bureau of Investigation
B. U.S. Children’s Bureau
C. Federal Bureau of Parole and Probation
D. U.S. Child Protective Services


B. U.S. Children’s Bureau

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Which of the following best describes the term occupational crime?

a. It is committed by individuals in the course of their occupation for personal gain b. It is a very recent activity, only occurring in the last decade c. It is committed only by corporations d. It is a product disorganized neighborhoods and poverty

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The Texas rape shield law prohibits trial testimony about a sexual assault victim's reputation regarding past sexual conduct

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Federal, state, and local laws vary as to the level of alcohol required to trigger criminal punishment. 2. In some cases, individuals who sell minors alcohol could face criminal penalties. 3. Today, the percentage of homeless with guns is approximately 75%. 4. The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of gun ownership in McDonald v. Chicago (2010). 5. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was founded in 1866.

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If a 17-year-old male committed a homicide, he could not be given the death penalty because of ______.

A. Cooper v. Pate B. Atkins v. Virginia C. Estelle v. Gamble D. Roper v. Simmons

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