Which of the following was Beccaria interested in reforming?

a. the arrest procedures in local jails
b. the cruel and unnecessary nature of punishment
c. the court system
d. the structure of prison and jail systems


b. the cruel and unnecessary nature of punishment

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Criminologists from the consensus perspective maintain all of the following EXCEPT:

a. where differences between groups exist, law is the neutral mechanism that helps individuals resolve their conflicts b. law reflects the need for social order c. law is a product of value consensus d. law is a partial system that protects private interests

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Heredity contributes to personality in ________.

A. a limited way B. stages C. a negative way D. a significant way

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Which of the following appears to have no impact on the harshness of sentencing?

A. offender's educational level B. offender's employment status C. offender's prior criminal record D. All of these impact sentencing.

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Most of the rampant corruption in the past has subsided

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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