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Prosecutors have ________ discretion in deciding whether to charge a person with a crime and whether to prosecute the case.

Which of the following mandates that a prosecutor provide defense counsel with any exculpatory evidence in the prosecutor’s possession?

According to a federal survey, which of the following factors will increase the likelihood that drivers will perceive a traffic stop as legitimate? A.  If the police officer and the driver are of different races B.  If the driver had been stopped by the police in the past C.  If the police officer gives a reason for the stop D.  If the officer videotapes the traffic stop

Which of the following U.S. Supreme Court decisions severely restricted the police use of deadly force? A.  Furman v. Georgia B.  Tennessee v. Garner C.  Escobedo v. Illinois D.  Woodson v. North Carolina

Historically, ________ was the dominant justification for punishment.

What is the involuntary movements associated with Huntington’s Disease called? 

  Use the above information. Which of the following statements is not true?

Men’s prisons are often distinguished from one another by: A)        size B)        security level C)        the era in which they were built D)        custody level

In which of the following situations is an officer most likely to handle a minor offense formally? A.  If the victim and alleged offender have a close relationship B.  If the officer lacks sufficient evidence to gain a conviction in court C.  If the victim is disrespectful or belligerent toward the officer D.  If the victim is affluent

A firm has a net profit margin of 7.0%. One interpretation of this ratio is that for every dollar of sales generated by the firm, the firm earns $.07 of net income.