Modernization theory suggests that a nation’s crime level is best explained as resulting from:

a. an increase in the proportion of males in the population.
b. an increase in goods that become available for theft.
c. the expansion of capitalism and the resulting new inequalities in a country.
d. social processes (such as loosened family ties) that accompany industrial development.


d. social processes (such as loosened family ties) that accompany industrial development.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An example of an operations unit in a police department would be:

a. patrol c. training b. communications d. internal affairs

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Post-1987 economic liberalization in Russia paved the way which of the following?

A) ?criminal organizations B) ?improved law enforcement C) ?bank regulations D) ?stronger judicial efforts to reduce crime

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Which country is the source of "black tar" or brown heroin that gained a foothold in the American drug market after the demise of the "French Connection"?

A) ?Colombia B) ?China C) ?Mexico D) ?Afghanistan

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