Which of the following is NOT true regarding the media construction of crime?

a. The media construction of crime will define what are thought to be the causes of crime
b. The media construction of crime will define what acts are regarded as criminal
c. The media construction of crime will reduce the seriousness of the crime
d. The media construction of crime will identify what policies of crime control should be adopted


c. The media construction of crime will reduce the seriousness of the crime

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Many states exclude certain serious, violent crimes from the jurisdiction of the juvenile court

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Travis Hirschi links the onset of criminality to the weakening of the ties that bind people to society. Identify and discuss the elements of the social bond and how they impede crime.

What will be an ideal response?

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All of the following were identified as Quinney’s (1970) propositions of social reality of crime EXCEPT for ______.

a. development of behavior patterns in relation to criminal definitions b. application of criminal definition c. construction of criminal conceptions d. conceptualization and operationalization of definition and theories

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Transactions that are purposely under the reporting minimum, for the purpose of evading a financial institution's reporting requirement, is called

a. businesses transaction b. structured transaction c. financial transaction d. floating transaction

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