The Movement in U

question 114

Multiple Choice

The movement in U.S.population from the farms to urban areas was caused primarily by

• A)each member of a farm family specializing in a particular set of tasks
• B)a sharp increase in farm productivity
• C)a decline in the demand for labor in urban areas
• D)a sharp decline in the demand for agricultural products
• E)increased education among married women

Grasp the concepts of retribution and its role in the justice system.

Understand deterrence theory and its advocates.

Differentiate types of deterrence in the context of punishment.

Understand the concept and implications of indeterminate sentences in rehabilitation.

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Definitions:

Civil Lawsuit

A legal proceeding initiated by one party against another over a civil matter, such as contracts, torts, or property disputes.

Criminal Prosecution

The process by which a person is charged, tried, and possibly convicted by the judicial system for a crime.

Mediation

A type of dispute resolution where the parties to a lawsuit meet with a neutral third party (the mediator) in an effort to settle the case. The mediator’s job is to listen to the evidence, help the litigants come to understand each other’s viewpoint regarding the controversy, and then facilitate the negotiation of a voluntary resolution to the case. Mediation is not binding on the parties.

Neutral Third-Party

An impartial entity involved in conflict resolution or mediation, not favoring any side involved in the dispute.