Discuss the two theories that exist to explain the purpose of the law

What will be an ideal response?


*Consensus theory - holds that individuals within a society agree
on basic values, on what is inherently right and wrong.
*Conflict theory - suggests that laws are established to keep the dominant class in power

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The term specific intent is often used by the courts to denote crimes that:

A) require proof of a general intent to commit a specific crime. B) require proof of particular mental state of intentguilty or knowledge. C) require both intent and act combined to commit the crime. D) may be proved by the use of the doctrine of transferred intent.

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A study found that homicidal children were more likely to have fathers who had been homicidal

a. True b. False

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All of the following are cited benefits to increasing the number of women serving in a police department EXCEPT for ______.

a. reducing the likelihood of use of excessive force by officers b. reducing the rate of police officer turnover in a department c. assistance in implementing community-oriented policing d. improving law enforcement’s response to violence against women

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