Law and Politics

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Studies show that as supermax inmates face greater restrictions and social deprivations, their ... Started by gonzo233	1 Replies 17 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by chreslie
Cases in which courts make policy determinations usually involve government and the Fourteenth ... Started by rachel9	1 Replies 29 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by Pswine
Matching 1. Central office a. Prison programs intended to provide productive work 2. Direct ... Started by DyllonKazuo	1 Replies 60 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by ntsoane kedibone
The U.S. Supreme Court has dramatically changed race relations, increased rights of the accused, ... Started by urbanoutfitters	3 Replies 35 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by lkoler
To qualify for federal truth-in-sentencing funding, states must require violent offenders to serve ... Started by maegan_martin	1 Replies 40 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by kingdude89
Cooper v. Pate was one of the earliest prison cases and is significant because in it the Supreme ... Started by lbcchick	1 Replies 49 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by kaykay69
Pizarro et al. believe that supermax prisons potentially endanger society, beyond regular ... Started by Kikoku	1 Replies 25 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by jsm54321
The U.S. Supreme Court declared in 1966 in Tehan v. United States ex rel. Shott that the basic ... Started by audie	3 Replies 40 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by Mochi
The ____________system is the legal system whereby two opposing sides present their arguments in ... Started by ereecah	1 Replies 43 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by robbielu01
Which of the following is a major problem with speedy-trial time frames? a. More complex cases ... Started by Capo	1 Replies 24 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by potomatos
Cruz v. Beto, a Supreme Court decision involving the right of inmates to exercise their religious ... Started by clmills979	1 Replies 16 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by kalskdjl1212
What can happen if one's right to a speedy trial is denied? a. The case is dismissed and the ... Started by Frost2351	3 Replies 11 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by stano32
In Bell v. Wolfish, the Supreme Court found searches of inmates' body cavities to be a. ... Started by Caiter2013	1 Replies 18 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by fauacakatahaias
An organizational distinction between courts with one federal court system and a state court system ... Started by Jipu 123	1 Replies 34 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by leannegxo
Deputy wardens for special services in prisons oversee correctional security, unit management, the ... Started by tiffannnnyyyyyy	1 Replies 26 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by reversalruiz
Formed in 1790, the U.S. _____________ __________is the highest and one of the oldest courts in the ... Started by bobbie	3 Replies 12 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by mathjasmine
The master calendar system pulls its cases for each judge out of a a. rotating file b. master ... Started by jparksx	1 Replies 68 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by ashely1112
In ___________________, the Court abolished the death penalty for convicted murderers who were less ... Started by kfurse	1 Replies 106 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by huda
As with the police, there are several benefits to be realized for corrections agencies wishing to ... Started by melly21297	1 Replies 67 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by Melissahxx
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is appropriate when a. new law is not being created. b. ... Started by karateprodigy	3 Replies 31 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by bassamabas
Today's public ideology toward crime has led to sentencing practices. a. get-tough b. ... Started by nmorano1	1 Replies 203 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by Swizqar
The __________ __ ___________are the intermediate courts of appeals (ICAs) for the federal court ... Started by ishan	1 Replies 26 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by Jordin Calloway
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the Prison Litigation Reform Act has increased the ... Started by RYAN BANYAN	1 Replies 95 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by DHRUVSHAH
Types of disputes commonly resolved through arbitration include a. collective bargaining ... Started by scienceeasy	3 Replies 40 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by dreamfighter72
The _________ ___________of the United States is the administrative policymaking organization of the ... Started by jjjetplane	1 Replies 59 Views	Aug 25, 2018 by chjcharjto14