The statement, “Breaking the cycle of poverty will reduce crime” is an example of a(n)

a. hypothesis.
b. theory.
c. social policy.
d. causal question.


Answer: a

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Modern transportation and urban renewal have weakened the relationship between gangs and their neighborhoods

a. True b. False

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Define a bifurcated trial as established by Furman v. Georgia

What will be an ideal response?

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One possibility for the future of the juvenile justice system is that it will rely heavily on ______ for violent juveniles.

A. executions B. long jail terms in adult prisons C. hybrid sentencing D. punitive measures

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In a 5–4 decision, the Supreme Court held that prisoners had the right to_________________ under the U.S. Constitution and that their arguments could be heard in the federal courts

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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