According to demonological theory, which of the following were viewed as manifestations of basically evil human nature reflecting either allegiance to the “Prince of Darkness” or an expression of divine wrath?

a. felonies
b. misdemeanors
c. infractions
d. status offenses


a. felonies

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

Where did the earliest complex legal systems appear?

a. Ancient Greece and Rome b. The United States c. Egypt and Ancient Greece d. Egypt and Mesopotamia

Criminal Justice

Epicurius stated that the "aim" of human existence was ______.

a. avoid the corruption of pleasure b. to fear death c. flourishment of life d. health of the body and tranquility of the mind

Criminal Justice

The ethical bar will rise in the future. Why?

What will be an ideal response?

Criminal Justice

A student’s friend is arrested, convicted, and sentenced for shoplifting. Later, the student’s friend, although tempted, decides not to shoplift, remembering what happened to his friend. This is a classic example of _____.

a. General deterrence b. Specific deterrence c. Predictive restraint d. Reactive restraint

Criminal Justice