What is a circle conspiracy? Provide an example illustrating the circle conspiracy.

What will be an ideal response?


The circle or wheel conspiracy involves a single person or group that serves as a hub, or common core, connecting various independent individuals or spokes. Kotteakos v. United States and State v. McLaughlin are examples of circle conspiracy.

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According to Hinman’s (1998), which of the following is NOT one of the criticisms feminists have made of classical and traditional moral philosophies?

a. They assume the notion of the isolated individual. b. They envisage the objective of moral philosophy as theorizing and explaining how individuals ought to treat each other. c. They argue that females do not commit as many moral violations as believed. d. They rely on theories concerning the development of a social contract as a way for a person to enter into moral relationships.

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Jail/prison records are of little intelligence value to negotiators concerning the hostage taker

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A criticism of this theory’s assumption is that crime is just a social construct without any intrinsic properties, is that it inherently minimizes the suffering of those who have been assaulted, raped, robbed, and otherwise victimized.

A. conflict B. feminist C. Marxist D. peacemaking

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According to the text, it is reasonable to expect that criminal sanctions will be increasingly applied to noise pollution and _______________

a. violations of building codes b. smoking in public places c. violations of zoning ordinances d. violations of sign ordinances

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