Identify the common features between public order and public decency offenses.

What will be an ideal response?


Both types of offenses are typically misdemeanors, both generate sharp debate as to
whether they should be subject to criminal punishment, and both are crimes against morality
raise constitutional issues.

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Which goal of classification is the first and most paramount goal of the field of corrections?

a. Public safety b. Inmate safety c. Control inmate behavior d. Providing planning and accountability

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Why did Director of the CIA, David Petraeus resign in 2012?

a. Petraeus resigned because the political gridlock had been preventing anything from getting done, and so he didn't see it as useful. b. He resigned after the FBI informed the DNI James Clapper they were investigating Petraeus for having an extramarital affair. c. He provided the information that the attack on the U.S. Embassy and Ambassador happened because of an anti-Islamic video, which most people argue was false. d. Terrorists starting making personal threats against him and his family.

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The determinants of personality include all of the following EXCEPT

A. situation B. organization C. culture D. heredity

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At his first appearance in court, Taylor claims that he was improperly questioned by police because they did not advise him of his right to remain silent. This is a question of:

a. substantive criminal law b. common law c. civil law d. procedural criminal law

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