For What Reason Was the 1970 District of Columbia Preventive

question 37

Multiple Choice

For what reason was the 1970 District of Columbia preventive detention law rarely used?

• A) it was found to be unconstitutional within the first year that it was implemented
• B) federal prosecutors chose not to use it and continued setting high bail for defendants they wanted to detain
• C) bleeding heart judges continued to release defendants without prosecuting and punishing them
• D) it was actually used extensively and resulted in a major increase in our nation's prison population

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Prostatitis

Inflammation of the prostate gland, which can cause urinary pain, difficulty urinating, and pelvic discomfort.

Carcinoma

A form of cancer originating either on the skin surface or in the tissue layers that line or encapsulate internal organs.

BPH

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, a condition in men in which the prostate gland is enlarged, often causing urinary symptoms.

Central Groove

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