Explain, in a summary sentence, how both the social structure of a society and a society’s legal culture influence the form of disputing. Provide an example from a small-scale society.

What will be an ideal response?


The nature of the relationships between individuals determines the type of dispute processing procedure that will be used. In a small-scale society in which people know one another and join together to fish, hunt, and raise crops, people are conscious of the fact that they depend on one another, and they go out of their way to avoid conflict.

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A) gangs are primarily involved in prostitution. B) gangs are pervasive in the United States. C) the influence of gangs is grossly overestimated. D) there is almost no connection with street gangs and prison gangs.

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Predicting juvenile violence is:

a. uncertain. b. perfected. c. accurate. d. justified by selective incapacitation research.

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What level of proof must be established to obtain a warrant?

A) Beyond a reasonable doubt B) Probable cause C) Preponderance of the evidence D) Reasonable suspicion

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The project on human development in Chicago neighborhoods lacked support from the National Institute of Justice

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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