What are the historical roots of the bail system?

What will be an ideal response?


Bail has its roots in English history and has been used since before the Norman conquest in 1066 . In an era before prisons were used to detain people prior to trial, the English magistrate would place prisoners with private parties who would guarantee that they would be delivered to the court when it was time for trial. To ensure that these custodians would perform their duties properly, they were required to sign a bond, known as a private surety, promising that if they failed to produce the prisoners on the trial date, they would forfeit a specified sum
of money or property.

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One of the central concepts in Marxist thought is that ______ underlies people’s knowledge, beliefs, and behavior.

a. anomie b. the primitive rebellion c. the material conditions of life d. social sentiments

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Should petty acts of vandalism constitute a Class C misdemeanor irrespective of whether they cause monetary loss or substantial inconvenience to the property owner? For example, should toilet papering a house, rearranging yard displays, writing on

windows with white shoe polish, and the like be penalized or are these types of activities essentially harmless pranks not sufficiently worthy of state protection?

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When does racial profiling occur?

What will be an ideal response?

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Labeling theory suggests the hypothesis that delinquents and criminals must be taught both the practical and emotional skills necessary to participate in illegal activity

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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