The Law and Order video contrasts the criminal justice system depicted on television vs. reality. Which of the following was illustrated by the video?
a. Violent crimes are prevalent offenses committed on television, which happens to
reflect reality in contemporary American society.
b. Although television depicts speedy trials, the reality that over 75% of criminal cases go to trial results in justice delayed.
c. Criminal law is overused to control social behavior resulting in the U.S. incarcerating
the highest percentage of its population compared to other nations.
d. Despite all the prison sentences doled out on television dramas, the United States actually has lower incarceration rates and shorter imprisonments than most of Western Europe.
e. All of the above.
c. Criminal law is overused to control social behavior resulting in the U.S. incarcerating the highest percentage of its population compared to other nations.
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a. a high-ranking bureaucrat leaking information to weaken a president and defend his agency. b. a high-ranking military officer criticizing a president's military strategy. c. a high-ranking bureaucrat concealing information from the press to avoid embarrassment for her agency. d. a high-ranking military officer ignoring a president's commands.
The most powerful executive group within the European Union is the:
A) ?European Parliament B) ?European Court of Justice C) ?Council of Ministers D) ?European Council E) European Commission