According to Merton, ______ are the most likely to commit crimes.

a. ritualists
b. retreatisits
c. innovators
d. rebels


c. innovators

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High-crime locations are called hot-spots

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following statements is true of juvenile victimization rates and trends?

A. Juveniles ages 12 to 17 are less likely than adults to be victims of simple assault. B. Juveniles ages 12 to 17 are less likely than adults to be robbery or aggravated assault victims. C. Sexual assaults make up nearly one-third of all pre-teen victimizations. D. Juveniles ages 12 to 17 are less likely than adults to be victims of nonfatal violent crimes. E. Preteens are less likely to be victims of kidnapping and forcible sex than older children.

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The ________________ justification stems from an ancient legal saying, "There's no right without a remedy."

a. poisonous tree b. deterrence c. constitutional right d. prophylactic rule

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The U.S. Tax Court can hear disputes before the tax amount in dispute has been paid in full

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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