Explain what constitutes physical child abuse

What will be an ideal response?


Physical child abuse may be defined as any act that results in a nonaccidental physical injury by a person who has care, custody, or control of a child.

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The passage of several federal laws (e.g., Mann Act in 1910, Harrison Narcotic Act in 1914, Volstead Act in 1918, Dyer Act in 1919) was part of the reason for the creation of the federal prison system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Many states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana, and other states have legalized its recreational use. In some states, police are directed to patrol the areas near medical marijuana dispensaries more frequently because marijuana is still illegal to use recreationally and it's usually still illegal to sell. The new governor of California is facing a budget crisis and must reduce spending in law enforcement. The governor has targeted medical marijuana users because the police spend more time patrolling in areas where dispensaries are located. Which of the following policies should he enact to be most successful in his quest to reduce spending?

A. Start to punish medical marijuana users. B. Make violations of medical marijuana laws a felony offense. C. Make other violations of law usually punishable by fine now punishable by arrest. D. Direct police to warn and release whenever possible.

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Which of the following laws addresses conduct of combatants towards prisoners of war?

a. Antiterrorism Act of 1996 b. Traditional War Crimes c. Crimes Against Peace d. Crimes Against Humanity

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A department that is not prepared to handle emergencies may

a. fail to protect property. b. fail to protect life. c. face expensive lawsuits. d. face adverse political decisions. e. any of the other choices.

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