Roper v. Simmons (2005) ruled that _____ were unconstitutional for crimes committed by those younger than 18 years of age
a. parole boards
b. executions
c. life sentences
d. boot camps
b
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Police departments must constantly strive to improve productivity, by looking for:
a. ways to increase overtime work without giving officers overtime pay. b. and hiring as many retired officers back on the force as possible. c. better ways of providing services to citizens and monitoring expenses. d. as many people as possible who will work at least three 16-hour shifts per week.
Which of the following is true regarding any evidence seized as a result of unconstitutionally seized evidence is inadmissible at trial?
A) It is admissible in state court upon a showing of necessity. B) It is inadmissible at trial. C) It is admissible but only during jury deliberation. D) It is inadmissible unless the prosecution requests its admission.
"Human conduct that is in violation of the criminal laws of a state, the federal government, or a local jurisdiction that has the power to make such laws" is a definition of
a. criminology b. crime c. criminal d. deviance
According to Edwin Sutherland’s differential association theory, how does an individual become criminal?
A. by being identified and labeled as a criminal B. by encountering an excess of definitions favorable to violating the law over definitions favorable to complying with the law C. by being exposed to significant amounts of negative strain and frustration D. by the weakening of positive social bonds to society