Name and explain the two basic functions of criminal law

What will be an ideal response?


• The primary function of criminal law is to protect citizens from harm and to punish criminal offenders.
• The second function of criminal law is to maintain and teach social values.

Criminal Justice

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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An important part of the colonization process was the development of a first _____________________, and then later a _______________________ of "biologically inferior" Native Americans

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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