Explain how American law enforcement agencies have used "preventive policing" to combat terrorism
What will be an ideal response?
• Rather than waiting until crimes have already occurred, many law enforcement agencies are striving to intercept terror plots before they can be carried out.
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There are numerous differences between judges of Common Law systems and those of Civil Law systems. Which of the following statements is not true?
a. Judges in Civil Law systems tend to be older than those in Common Law systems b. Judges in the United States usually have little or no training for their position c. Competence is the hallmark of the Civil Law judge, whereas power and influence characterize the Common Law judge d. Judges in Civil Law systems do not as a rule sign their opinions
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The term “organized crime” has been applied exclusively to the activities of the Italian-American Mafia. 2. Syndicated crime was diminished during Prohibition because legitimate businessmen dominated business of alcohol sales. 3. Syndicated crime has been described as a ladder of mobility for immigrant and minority groups. 4. In the “spectrum-based theory of enterprise,” legitimate businesses and syndicated crime engage in many of the same activities, but do so in ways that are somewhat arbitrarily defined as legal or illegal. 5. La Cosa Nostra and the Lockheed Corporation have had parallel objectives in making bribes to public officials.
What was the Chinese reaction to Falun Gong, the organization combining Buddhist and Daoist principles with exercise and meditation?
a. Since it is harmless and not very focused on God, it is a state-permitted religion. b. It became so popular that the Chinese President joined in on it. c. It is neither officially permitted nor is it illegal – it exists in a middle ground. d. China outlawed it as a dangerous cult.
One motto in the American military is that soldiers, sailors, and marines should "adapt and overcome."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false