In the 2011 case of Brown v. Plata, the U.S. Supreme Court declared that California's degraded prison conditions led to "needless suffering and death." The ruling upheld an order by three federal judges forcing state officials to significantly reduce the prison population by more than 30,000 inmates within two years.

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


True

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On the whole, the level of detention is decreasing

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A _____ is any object that contains handwritten or typewritten markings whose source or authenticity is in doubt

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

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________ is a potential threat at sporting events

a. Terrorism b. Theft c. Assault d. Vandalism e. All of the above are correct.

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The decision to prosecute a felony case rests with the district attorney. In this case she is concerned that prosecution will create a negative public image. She is acting in which capacity?

a. trial counsel for the police b. representative of the court c. house counsel for the police d. elected official

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