The standard liberal criticism is that our CJS is more _____(1)_____ than other countries, while conservatives argue that we are too _____(2)_____

a. (1) lenient (2) lenient as well
b. (1) punitive (2) punitive as well
c. (1) punitive (2) lenient
d. (1) lenient (2) punitive


C

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Researches suggest that females are likely to be more violent than males in their killing methods.

a. true b. false

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has been investigating and reporting national drug, alcohol, and ______ data across adolescent and adult populations since 2002.

A. behavioral health B. codependency C. suicide D. trauma

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Many ideas that arose from the Enlightenment fostered the thinking that crime is caused by _____________.

A. human nature B. forces in the environment C. biology D. sin

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The Elizabeth Smart kidnapping illustrates several characteristics that child abductors have in common. Which of the following is NOT one of those characteristics?

A) They have a prior visual sighting of the victim. B) The initial contact is frequently made at or near the home. C) The motivation often for the crime is sexual in nature. D) They usually are the parent of an estranged child.

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