1. Assignment for the benefit of creditors – the assignment of assets to a third party‚ in trust‚ to sell the assets and apply the proceeds to the payment of creditor claims. 2. Bankruptcy alternatives- assignments for the benefits of creditors‚ bulk sales‚ and composition agreements. 3. Bankruptcy Code- the name of the bankruptcy laws in effect in the United States since October 1‚ 1979. 4. Composition Agreement- an agreement between a debtor and multiple creditors for the repayment of
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Chapter 2 Questions 1. In what ways have changes in the social‚ economic‚ and political environment of society been reflected in correctional policies? ANSWER: gave way to the peace of society‚ using a wergild system‚ church no longer involved with the government‚ changed power in the organization of secular authority‚ Industrial Revolution came into full swing. 2. How do you suppose the developments discussed in this chapter eventually brought about the separation of children from others
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Child Abuse – Chapter 1 & 2 summery Reading for October 22-2013 Chapter 1 Important terminology: 1. Child maltreatment – included both the abuse and neglect of children. 2. Child abuse – a term that is used for acts of commission – inappropriate behaviors towards children 3. Child neglect – term used for act of omission. Omission is not performing an act that is usually done or expected by a ’normal’ person. Like stopping at a scene of a traffic accident if you are a medical professional
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Chapter 2 First Farmers The Revolutions of Agriculture‚ 10‚000 b.c.e.–3000 b.c.e. Chapter Overview CHAPTER LEARNING OBJECTIVES • TO MAKE STUDENTS AWARE THAT AGRICULTURE EVOLVED INDEPENDENTLY IN SEVERAL REGIONS OF THE WORLD • To trace the development of agriculture and its local variations • To consider the social implications of the Agricultural Revolution Chapter Outline I. OPENING VIGNETTE A. In the past two centuries‚ there has been a dramatic decline in
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Soc. 3710‚ Social Policy‚ Midterm Study Guide‚ Dr. Johnson DiNitto Introduction 1. What are the conceptual characteristics of social welfare policy‚ as defined by DiNitto? 2. What are the characteristics of incremental policy making and what are its bases? 3. What is social welfare policy? 4. What are the bases and characteristics of rationalism in social policy making? 5. What would comprehensive rational policy-making be and how often does it occur? 6. What is bounded rationality? 7. What are
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Diana Nechiporuk Unit 2 Test Questions Review Questions 1. What is physical evidence? Provide at least three examples in your answer. Physical evidence is anything that can establish a crime has happened and anything that leads the crime to the criminal. Law enforcement may collect physical evidence not only from the crime scene‚ but also from a person’s body and/or property (home‚ car‚etc). Some examples include weapons‚ fibers‚ and hair. 2. Describe three ways that a crime scene can be recorded
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Chapter 2 Promote Professional development This chapter will help you to develop greater self-awareness in relation to your professional role and responsibilities. It will help you to understand the principles and importance of professional development and reflective practice in identifying and prioritising development goals and how to plan to meet these in order to improve your performance. As a leader and manager‚ you are responsible for ensuring that workplace practices are up to date and meet
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Government and Politics in the Lone Star State by Tucker Gibson and Clay Robinson Chapter Study Questions Chapter One: The Social‚ Economic‚ Ecological‚ and Political Systems of Texas 1 What percentage of Texans live in urban areas (cities & suburbs)? 2 75% 2 Name the three cities in Texas that are three of the largest in US? 2 Houston‚ San Antonio‚ Dallas 3 What are the three diverse economic businesses in Texas? 4 Oil and gas producer now work alongside high-tech companies‚
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June 2007 Test Under Simulated LSAT Conditions One important way to prepare for the LSAT is to simulate the day of the test by taking a practice test under actual time constraints. Taking a practice test under timed conditions helps you to estimate the amount of time you can afford to spend on each question in a section and to determine the question types on which you may need additional practice. Since the LSAT is a timed test‚ it is important to use your allotted time wisely. During the test‚ you may
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Chapter 8 Section 1 -In 1789‚ the American people had a new Constitution. They also had a new Congress and their first President. -The United States was one fourth of its size today. All thirteen states were in the East. -The nation’s western border followed the Mississippi River. In the North‚ the Great Lakes formed much of the border separating the United States from British-controlled Canada. -In the South‚ the United States bordered on Spanish-controlled Florida and Louisiana. -In April of
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