What is the term for sociological theories that focus primarily upon an individual's socioeconomic standing to explain crime?
a. social process theories
b. social structure theories
c. social control theories
d. labeling theories
B
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Who makes the release decision when an offender is sentenced to shock parole?
a. the prosecutor b. the parole board c. the U.S. Sentencing Commission d. the appellate court judge
Commonwealth v. Chase (1831) is often cited as an early example of how corporal punishment was first used in the United States.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is the name of the Jewish group that responded to attack on Jewish settlements by planting bombs in crowded marketplaces?
a. Hamas b. Qassem Brigade c. Irgun d. Palestinian Liberation Organization
What is the part of a trial in which the government presents its evidence to prove the defendant's guilt?
a. the bail hearing b. the cross-examination c. the case-in-chief d. the preliminary hearing