Through criminal laws, the dominant members of society control the minority members, using institutions such as the police, courts, and prisons as tools of oppression. This is the key concept for which theory?

a. Social control theory
b. Labeling theory
c. Strain theory
d. Social conflict theory


d

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The rule of ___________________ requires that the original evidence, not a copy, be brought to court

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Research indicates that absenteeism is a very complex, subtle, and elusive concept

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The core concept of ______ philosophy is the concept of class struggle.

a. feminist b. Marxist c. peacemaking d. left realist

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According to institutional anomie theorists, the _________ is both a goal and process to accumulate goods and wealth

a. American Dream c. American Ideal b. American Hope d. American Myth

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