Title 18 of the U.S. Code defines the term terrorism as it applies to the United States. Define what this code states

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Violent acts or acts dangerous to human life that are a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State, or that would be a criminal violation if committed within the jurisdiction of the United States or of any State [which] appear to be intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population, to influence the policy of government by intimidation or coercion, or to affect the conduct of government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping.

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a. Consists of highly trained paramilitary officers. b. Is deployed to recapture fugitives from justice. c. Guards airports and terminals. d. Is a relatively clandestine law enforcement agency.

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The graying of American prisons is linked to an increase in the cost of incarceration

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the release of inmates after they have served a determinate sentence, but with a period of supervisionin the community, known as?

a. supervised mandatory release b. unconditional mandatory release c. discretionary parole d. post release control

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Patrol officers, often the lowest-paid members of an agency with the least amount of authority, have the greatest amount of discretionary power

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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