This term refers to the period of supervision by a government over a person who has been convicted of a crime: the offender is expected to exhibit good behavior or be returned to custody.

Which local law enforcement official is responsible for serving court papers, maintaining security within courtrooms, and running the county jail? a. sheriff b. police chief c. bailiff d. prosecutor

Why did the British government tax the American colonists?

Jordon finds that when he goes to high school each day he is far more attracted to the athletes on the football and baseball team than he is to the cheerleaders. in fact, he has never been sexually interested in a female.

Harry believes that men are more likely than women to pass religious values to their children. However, Steven disagrees and argues that religious values are most often passed down by women.

In which two regions did the United States expand its influence in the late 1800s and early 1900s

What is the major export of Australia? Why?

What quality-trade-offs might there be between having a single large, centralized produce-processing facility and having many small, decentralized produce-processing facilities?

A time when a river overflows its banks

With all the controversy that surrounds intelligence testing, what is the most likely explanation as to why it is still a good predictor of classroom performance?

There is a growing trend for state statutes to permit the criminal prosecution of any juvenile as an adult who is charged with a serious offense. True or False?