Why did Beaumont and Tocqueville support the practice of maintaining the solitude of inmates at night and silence during the day?

a. Silence led to reflection and redemption.
b. Solitude and silence increased interaction among inmates.
c. Solitude and silence enhanced the working environment for prison staff.
d. Prisoners’ families supported the practice.


a. Silence led to reflection and redemption.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A. judicial power B. prosecutorial discretion C. statutory judgment D. prosecutorial authority

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Explain how Miranda rights affect a police interrogation

What will be an ideal response?

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______ harassment is defined in the textbook as harassment based on the use of racial slurs and other attempts to embarrass or humiliate members of the minority group.

a. Psychological b. Sexual c. Racial d. Ethnical

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