The ability of police officers to use their own judgment to determine the appropriate course of action to take in any given situation is called ______.

A. prudence
B. discretion
C. assertion
D. moderation


B. discretion

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Prison farms and camps are found primarily in what sections of the country?

A. Northeast B. In the Midwest C. The states bordering Canada D. South and the West

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Galley slavery was used more regularly:

A. By the ancient Greeks and Romans B. By the late Middle Ages C. In the American colonies D. In Norfolk Island, Australia

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The features of various defense systems for indigent representation are nearly identical and uniform across jurisdictions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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