The Three Agencies of the Criminal Justice System ______

question 31

Multiple Choice

The three agencies of the criminal justice system ______.

• A)are independent of one another
• B)are solely dependent on one another
• C)function in relationship to the others and as separate entities
• D)are completely unaware of each other's responsibilities

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