The principle of proportionality reflects the idea that
A. there should be the same proportion of jurors sympathetic to the prosecution as to the defense.
B. the defendant's punishment should be related to the magnitude of the offense.
C. repeat offenders should receive extensive rehabilitation.
D. a defendant who commits a relatively minor crime should receive a harsh punishment if the defendant is a habitual offender.
B
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Channel is a 43-year-old female who has been in sexual relationships with both men and women in the past. She is presently dating a 32-year-old female and thinking of moving to a state that legally recognizes marriage between two women. She is thinking of marrying her partner despite admitting that she still finds both men and women attractive. Channel is considered __________ in terms of her sexual orientation.
A. homosexual B. heterosexual C. bisexual D. transsexual
What is a common way that teens are lured into sex work business through a pimp?
a. They are out of money and have solicited someone they consider a "friend" to pay them for sex acts, which in turn leads to a pimp/prostitute relationship. b. They are lured by acts of kindness and material gifts with no initial demands for sex until the relationship has progressed, at which point sex becomes involved. c. They are forcefully taken by a pimp and forced to perform sex acts until eventually they just give in and become accustomed to the way of life. d. They are lured in with promises of unlimited drugs and alcohol, at which point they are taken advantage of sexually and eventually have to continue to support their drug/alcohol problem.
Because of the unchanging nature of some risk factors such as gender or family history of a disorder, they are referred to as
a. at risk. b. epidemiology. c. preceding factors. d. fixed.
The present norm in child custody cases is
a. joint custody. b. maternal custody. c. paternal custody. d. foster care.