The first modern state police force, in Pennsylvania, was an example of the ________ of state policing.

A. decentralized
B. vigilante
C. coordinated
D. centralized


Answer: centralized

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A. going online. B. eavesdropping. C. dumpster diving. D. all of these.

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Roper v. Simmons(2005) ruled that capital punishment cannot be carried out on juveniles who commit their crime while under the age of 18. Is this a valid ruling? Why do you feel that society has a difficult time processing juveniles being executed? Do we still maintain that "save the child" mentality? Are there offenders who will never be corrected that should be executed? Defend your position.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following schools are NOT included as part of the Juvenile Training School (JTS) system in Japan?

a. Primary Schools b. Middle Schools c. Secondary Schools d. Medical Schools

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There are three basic categories of authentication that a financial institution can use. This authenticator type relies on memorized PINS or passwords. It is based on secrecy or obscurity:

a. Knowledge b. Objects c. Identification d. Credibility

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