In Trop v. Dulles, the Supreme Court held that the standard for determining whether a punishment is cruel and unusual is:

a. socially acceptable practices.
b. evolving standards of decency.
c. evolving social norms.
d. retribution versus rehabilitation.


b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Managing risk requires ________ the sources of risk and those facets of the organization affected by risk

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A decentralized approach to field operations under COPPS involves assigning officers to rotating beats as often as possible

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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What can happen if one's right to a speedy trial is denied?

a. The case is dismissed and the defendant released. b. The case may never be re-prosecuted. c. The state is required to pay defendants' exorbitant fees. d. The judge may be terminated.

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