The belief that the majority of citizens in a society share common values and agree on what behaviors should be defined as criminal is known as ________?

a. the conflict view
b. the consensus view
c. the majority view
d. the common view


Ans: b. the consensus view

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What will be an ideal response?

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