Explain how the conflict between law and order creates a clash between the need to protect citizens and protect individual freedoms.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary. Answer should indicate that there is a societal need to protect citizens from crime. At the same time, the individual rights of the accused must be protected in accordance with the Constitution, particularly those rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Furthermore, those who work in the criminal justice system (including law enforcement) must be sure to protect the rights of the innocent.

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Two studies test a hypothesis about the association between crime and drug use. Study A uses a cross-sectional survey design to test the hypothesis that crime increases drug use. Adults are surveyed and asked about their levels of drug use and criminal behavior. Study B uses a cross-sectional survey design to test the hypothesis that juvenile delinquency causes drug use. Adults are surveyed about their delinquent behaviors in adolescence and whether they are currently using drugs. With respect to the two studies, which of the following is correct?

A. Study A does a better job of meeting criteria for establishing causality between variables. B. Neither A nor B does a better job of meeting the criteria for establishing time order. C. Study A is preferable to study B in terms of the criterion of association only. D. Study B does a better job of meeting criteria for establishing causality between variables.

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Propose a project with a multiphase design.

What will be an ideal response?

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The majority of businesses in Russia pay protection money to organized crime

a. True b. False

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Yassin was arrested in 1984 and sentenced to thirteen years in jail for possessing illegal arms, establishing a military organization, and calling for the annihilation of Israel

a. True b. False

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