Posed with the invitation‚ “Ask whatever you want of me‚” we would expect this very human Solomon to demand what most people demand when confronted in stories by a genie in a lamp or a fairy godmother: long life‚ lots of wealth‚ a beautiful spouse‚ victory over his enemies. He could have asked for any of those things which might make him autonomous‚ independent‚ successful at life all on his own. But he doesn’t. Perhaps because Solomon is human‚ and is young‚ and has just had a crown thrust
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Airbags were produced to help save the lives of people in automobile collisions and accidents. Whether it be to save a small child or a full grown adult‚ the goal remains the same. For these life-saving contraptions to work‚ a series of chemical reactions must take place. Such as the chemical reaction of the decomposition of the hazardous chemical‚ sodium azide. The decomposition of sodium azide goes on to produce nitrogen gas‚ which fills up the air bag in order to protect the victim in the driver’s
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The First Amendment is also the most important to the maintenance of a democratic government. It states that “Guarantees freedom of religion‚ speech‚ and press right to assemble peacefully; and the right to petition the government.” We know that America’s society today is maintained by freedom‚ equality‚ justice‚ and the rule of law. Freedom of religion is also an important reason why many immigrants yearn for the United States. Here‚ no matter what ethnic group you belong to‚ regardless of your
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officers and probation officers are faced with discretionary decision making throughout the criminal justice process. Discretionary choice is defined as“ the lawful ability if an agent of government to exercise choice in making a decision” (D.Neubauer & S. Meinhold; pg 478). In several cases many people face a plea- bargain. Plea barging is the process through which a defendant pleads guilty to a criminal charge with expectation of receiving some consideration from the state” (D.Neubauer & S. Meinhold;
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BCJ100 – Introduction to Criminal Justice Unit # 1 Question #1. As explained in the textbook‚ list and discuss the five stages or process of American Criminal Justice. The intent of America’s Criminal Justice is to establish and maintain law and order while supporting the ideals of freedom for all citizens. Based on the Constitution of the United States‚ some laws are enacted to protect the innocent‚ but many are also written to protect the accused‚ the guilty‚ and the convicted. Specifically
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Patrol officers use discretion each and every time while on shift. They will respond to a variety of calls and have to make a decision on scene whether to charge a subject or arrest them. Patrol officers also work traffic and enforce moving violations and equipment violations. Try to imagine if officers did not have discretion and had to fully enforce the law each time a violation occurred. This would have a negative impact on community relations and would also completely saturate our court systems
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Oregon Oregon seems like it could be one of the best‚ if not the best state in the entire United States of America. It has a very interesting history‚ many landmarks‚ and plentiful resources. If you want to learn about those interesting parts of Oregon‚ this is the right paper to be reading. Oregon’s rich history begins many‚ many years ago before the separation of the earth’s land masses. Oregon’s modern day history starts in 16th century‚ when Spanish sailors saw the Oregon coastline
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The emperor Nero has an interesting story. He is most known for killing his mother‚ persecuting Christians‚ and being blamed for the Great Fire in Rome. There is much that we do not know about him and his life. Still‚ what is known has sparked excitement in many historians. Nero did not have the happiest childhood. His father‚ Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus‚ who was already known for being a corrupt and untrustworthy drunkard‚ died when Nero was only three years old. Caligula‚ his uncle and the current
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This sarcophagus from the time of Ancient Rome was the final resting place for an officer of the Roman Army‚ but it is anything but modest. It is covered in stories and symbols displaying the power of this dedicated soldier and his beloved Roman Empire. Romans who could afford such magnanimous sarcophagi took the opportunity to get one for them to be buried in order to stand out from the crowd and display their wealth and fame. In Ancient Rome‚ war heroes and generals commissioned striking sarcophagi
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mechanisms fail. The use of force by police frequently occurs in situations that are characterized by violence prior to the arrival of police. Crime‚ particularly violent crime‚ has been a major concern of the American population for decades. Police discretion is a tool used by officers; it gives them the ability to utilize the law to the letter or not to enforce it to the letter of the law. Some say that latitude
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