The term “______” implies that public reaction is unjustified in critical criminological accounts.

a. folk devils
b. moral panic
c. consensus
d. demonization


b. moral panic

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a. true b. false

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While transgender individuals have achieved greater acceptance in U.S. society, there remain dozens of anti-transgender pieces of legislation either on the books or attempting to be passed

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When plea bargaining was barred in the felony trial courts, it did not _______

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Most felony arrests are for violent offenses involving crimes like burglary and theft.

a. true b. false

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