__________ is best defined as the lawful ability of an agent of government to exercise choice in making a decision.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Discretion

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With regard to early policing in England, what is Patrick Colquhoun known for?

A. Founding the Bow Street Runners B. Creating the Metropolitan Police C. Establishing the Marine Police D. Establishing the first sheriffs

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The fact that criminal justice policies have changed over time is a product of the ______ in society.

A. personalities B. individuals C. times D. transformations

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The key in cognitive behavioral treatment is for the offender to admit how thinking errors resulted in failure to accept responsibility, dysfunctional habits, addictions, and criminal behaviors

a. True b. False

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Which of the following prison film narratives was popular from 1929-1942 and presents inmates as victims of injustice?

a. Nature of confinement correctional films b. Authority and control correctional films c. Freedom and release correctional films d. Pursuit of justice correctional films

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