What is the role of the U.S. Attorney General?

What will be an ideal response?


At the top of the hierarchy is the state attorney general, who is the state's chief legal officer. The attorney general represents the state in court when state laws and policies are challenged but plays a very limited role in criminal trials and does not supervise the activities of local prosecutors.

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The Western Pennsylvania Prison was devised to operate in which fashion?

a. solitary and separate b. labor intensive c. religious redemption d. rehabilitation

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Warrants are obtained for all but which of the following purposes?

A) To search an area B) To seize an item C) To seize a person D) To press charges

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After an ex parte motion is filed, the presiding judge will assign a date for a hearing.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Developmental theories focus on ______ criminal behavior.

a. group b. peer group c. individual d. societal

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