Functions Carried Out by Government Agencies Dealing with Individuals Who

question 34

Multiple Choice

Functions carried out by government agencies dealing with individuals who have been convicted or accused of crimes are called ______.

• A) criminology
• B) penology
• C) corrections
• D) deterrence

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Definitions:

Gift Causa Mortis

A gift made by a person in contemplation of imminent death, which becomes effective only upon the death of the donor.

Consignment

An arrangement where goods are placed in the care of another, but ownership remains with the supplier until the goods are sold.

Bailor

An individual who entrusts their property into the care of another (the bailee).

Bailment

The legal relationship arising when one person (the bailor) gives possession of an object to another person (the bailee) under the agreement that it will be returned or otherwise disposed of according to the direction of the bailor.