The major reason so few women are sentenced to prison after a conviction is because state sentencing guidelines are designed to keep them out of institutions

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


F

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The theory that judges should only interpret laws that others have passed, such as the Congress, and that they should remain officially ignorant and base their decision solely upon the information others bring to them, is called?

A. Judicial Conservatism B. Juris Prudence C. Judicial Activism D. Minimalism E. Conservation of Judicial Power

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According to Mills's model, which group is on the bottom of the American power structure?

What will be an ideal response?

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The study of psychology

a. allows us to make clear predictions about foreign policy decision making. b. adds little to our understanding of foreign policy decision making. c. does not provide clear predictions in the real world of foreign policy. d. allows us to control for other influences and make accurate predictions.

Political Science

What conclusion can be reached from an examination of Figure 6.1?

a. Racial re-segregation has increased in the past couple of decades. b. A majority of students attend schools with ninety percent minority enrollment. c. Most African American students attend schools with ninety percent minority enrollment. d. American Indians are most likely to attend schools with a ninety percent minority enrollment. e. Affirmative action policies have increased the representation of minority students in predominately white schools.

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