Which best describes children who may be without a parent or guardian, possibly because the parent is physically or mentally unable to act in that capacity?
a. neglected
b. dependent
c. superpredators
d. delinquent
b
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Sporadic and isolated terrorist events have occurred in the U.S. in the past, but they, for the most part, were homegrown.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The American Society of Criminology has taken the position that _________.
A. immigration tends to improve public safety B. immigration restrictions should be tightened C. the immigration bureaucracy is too complicated D. undocumented immigrants should not be arrested
Which of the following is a reason the "battered woman" defense is no longer used in defense of women who commit crimes against abusive partners?
A. Juries are more likely to blame abuse victims for their circumstances. B. It applied only to a small subset of women who exhibited traits of helplessness. C. It was allowed only in cases heard by a female judge. D. It was used so frequently and with so much success that juries became desensitized to it.
Under the concept of federalism, government powers are shared by the federal government and the states
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false