Describe the formal prison management system, and indicate the three most important aspects of prison governance

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• The formal prison management system relies on a hierarchical chain of command. The warden is ultimately responsible for the operation of the prison.
• The three most important aspects of prison governance are (1) order, (2) amenities, and (3) services.

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A. violent B. drug induced C. unladylike D. all of these

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Cooper v. Pate validated and made clear the right of inmates to sue prison systems and prison staff under the ______.

a. Prison Litigation Act of 1995 b. Jail Reform Act of 1923 c. Lawful Prison Act of 1908 d. Civil Rights Act of 1871

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Where did the highly publicized case involving Freddie Gray occur?

a. Bowling Green, Ohio b. Ferguson, Missouri c. Bowman, Montana d. Baltimore, Maryland

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Short-weighting customers and overcharging for products is known as ______.

a. “churning” b. “bait and switch” c. “kiting” d. “greasy thumb on the scale”

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