The leaders of many vigilante movements in the American West were:
a. ambitious men from the East who wanted to establish an orderly community.
b. working-class immigrants from European countries.
c. former Confederate Army solders who sought to profit from robbing new settlers.
d. Canadians who came to the United States after being released from prison.
Answer: a
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a. Injury to the victim b. Fulfill the demand of retribution c. Seriousness of the crime d. The need to protect society
This theory suggests that the more distressed one is the more likely he or she could act in a way to provoke a victimization.
A. Control-Balance Theory B. Subcultural Theory of Violence C. A General Theory of Crime D. Social Interactionist Perspective
Which of the following terms refers to a sentence in juvenile court?
a. Disposition b. Punishment c. Ruling d. All of the above
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