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Chapter 7 Quiz 1

Chapter 7 Quiz 1

Q Question 1 Partially correct 3.00 points out of 5.00 Flag question Question text Match the terms to their definitions. In tort law, the basis for which a cause of action (e.g., fine) is made to recover damages; in criminal justice, where a police or corrections officer, for example, violates someone’s civil rights. Answer 1 A legal doctrine whereby a person is responsible for the actions of another and is to exercise reasonable and prudent care in supervising that person. Answer 2 Where police officers have violated citizens’ civil rights, a tool used by the courts to compel an agency to generally perform within the dictates of the Constitution and make specific reforms. Answer 3 A factor that contributed heavily to an event, such as an auto crash or death. Answer 4 A philosophy meaning that the manner in which an individual regards the criminal justice system is tied closely to the perceived fairness of the process and how he or she was treated rather than to the perceived fairness of the outcome. Answer 5

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Your answer is partially correct. You have correctly selected 3. The correct answer is: In tort law, the basis for which a cause of action (e.g., fine) is made to recover damages; in criminal justice, where a police or corrections officer, for example, violates someone’s civil rights. ? Civil Liability, A legal doctrine whereby a person is responsible for the actions of another and is to exercise reasonable and prudent care in supervising that person. ?