The underlying assumption that guides most of the criminal justice policies in the United States is:
a. that drug offenders are afflicted with a biological disease that causes drug addiction
b. that psychological factors contribute to drug abuse and so abusers should have medical treatment in all cases
c. that drug offenders intentionally choose their addictive behaviors and therefore the crimes that often follow
d. that drug offenders need to learn social skills in order to avoid further addictive behaviors
c. that drug offenders intentionally choose their addictive behaviors and therefore the crimes that often follow
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The root of American law is:
A. the Code of Hammurabi. B. the Mosaic Code. C. the Code of Justinian (Roman law). D. English common law.
Aspects of social life that pattern the development of societal institutions are referred to as ______.
a. social statics b. social problems c. social economics d. social dynamics
Edith has been given the task by her supervising attorney of drafting a separation agreement for their client. She's never done one before. Which of the following would not necessarily be a credible source of reliable, useful information?
A. Jurisdictional practice manuals B. Loose-leaf publications specializing in family law C. The law office hard copy or electronic form files D. Online searches for "separation agreements"
Which of the following is an ethical principle outlined in the Nuremberg Code?
a. Participation is voluntary, and participants understand there can be instances in which they are not well informed. b. The experiment should aim to achieve positive results for society that cannot be procured in another way. c. The staff conducting, or taking part in the experiment requires some training, although being scientifically qualified is not mandatory. d. Previous knowledge of potential benefits of the experiment is not required for the justification of an experiment.