A Number of States Passed Laws That Permit Authorities to Confine

question 43

Multiple Choice

A number of states passed laws that permit authorities to confine sexual predators after completion of their prison sentences if they are considered to bea continuing threat to others.These laws were

• A)rejected by the Supreme Court,in the case of Washington v.Hendricks.
• B)rejected by the Supreme Court,in the case of Kansas v.Hendricks
• C)upheld by the Supreme Court,in the case of Washington v.Hendricks.
• D)upheld by the Supreme Court,in the case of Kansas v.Hendricks.

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Definitions:

Inventing Customs

The creation or establishment of new traditions, rituals, or social norms within a culture.

Extended Family

Extended family encompasses not just parents and children but also includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives living together or maintaining close relationships.

Collectivism

A cultural orientation emphasizing the group over individual goals and preferences.

Gender Roles

Societal norms dictating the types of behaviors that are generally considered acceptable, appropriate, or desirable for people based on their actual or perceived sex.