General tendencies in the occurrence of crime across large geographic areas over extended periods of crime are referred to as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
trends
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Our effort includes the amount of time and energy we're willing to commit to achieving something we value. According to research, which of the two ingredients is more powerful than the other when pursuing an accomplishment? a. While our energy counts, our skill counts more, but just barely. b. Both are equally powerful. c. None are very important; accomplishment is always a team effort! d. While our skill counts, our energy counts more. e. None are correct.
Marginal deterrence occurs when a relatively more severe penalty will produce some reduction in crime.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A defendant who has an honest but unreasonable belief that he or she was required to use force or that a certain level of force was necessary for self-protection can successfully use a self-defense claim.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
____________ were in a position to influence their customers and their votes—they could deliver their precincts and thus control the wards or districts
a. Salesmen b. Saloonkeepers c. Prostitutes d. Bankers