There are three separate yet overlapping branches within the social structure perspective-social disorganization theory, strain theory, and cultural deviance theory. Briefly discuss the main focuses of each of these theories.
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According to Samuel Walker, what percentage of cases brought to the courts are rejected during the pretrial period
A) 90 B) 10 C) 50 D) 30
______ seeks to explain the likelihood that a person will come to see an act of crime as an action alternative--that is, as possible--and choose to carry out such an act.
A. deterrence theory B. crime science C. rational choice theory D. situational action theory
Since cocaine popularity declined in the 1990's, what drug reemerged as a major drug of abuse since the 1990s?
a. codeine
b. heroin
c. alcohol
d. methamphetamines
If the proceedings went to trial, who would conduct the trial?
A. the House of Representatives B. the Senate C. the Supreme Court D. the judicial commission