The idea that by punishing one person the larger community will be deterred is known as general deterrence

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


True

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An empirically testable version of a theoretical proposition that has not yet been tested or verified with empirical evidence. It is most often used in deductive theorizing

a. hypothesis b. proposition c. theory d. typology e. concept

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Supermax prisons were created to isolate gang members and other dangerous and violent offenders

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements does not accurately describe the influence of the prosecutor?

A. Prosecutors have little influence and are bound by statutory limits. B. Prosecutors are involved throughout most of the criminal justice process. C. Prosecutors are linked to other actors in criminal justice system. D. Prosecutors often times have to make tough or lenient recommendations. E. Most prosecutors are elected, so their decisions should reflect community values.

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The Constitution is a different type of document than a statute, because it expresses the will of the people as a whole

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

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