What historical conditions gave rise to the popularity of the writings of the classical school?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: [key points to be made]
*Rise in secularism, mercantilism and industrialization
*Enlightenment in philosophy, literature
*Diminishing power of aristocracy, rise of middle class
*Diminished power of church and rise of Protestant Ethic
*Increased popularity of concepts of free will and democracy
*Protest against unwritten laws and capricious justice

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Which of the following is true of New York's penitentiaries?

A. They imposed capital punishment on repeat offenders. B. They required more spaces than Pennsylvania's penitentiaries. C. They were cheaper to build than Pennsylvania's penitentiaries. D. They were built to ensure that inmates toiled alone in their cells.

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Psychoactive drugs are absorbed into the bloodstream and quickly carried to the _______ nervous system

a. central b. autonomic c. sympathetic d. parasympathetic

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The contest between prosecution and defense ______ the rights of the individual to the power of the state.

a. counterbalance b. balance c. interfere with d. ensure

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According to the UCR, all of the following offenses are considered violent crimes except

A) forcible rape. B) arson. C) nonnegligent manslaughter. D) robbery.

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