Supporters of tough crime-control policies use which of the following as justification for their support?
A. Crime causes poverty.
B. Laws must ensure strict and certain penalties.
C. Longer prison sentences removes hardened criminals from the community.
D. Police must have resources and legal backing to pursue criminals.
E. All of the above are justifications used to support tough crime-control policies.
Answer: E
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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