Simply put, a law is:

A. that which those in power deem to be right and just.
B. a rule with the power of government behind it.
C. a matter of interpretation, being different things to different people.
D. the way a society is defined.


Answer: B. a rule with the power of government behind it.

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a. factual approach. b. sympathetic approach. c. justification technique. d. face-saving approach.

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

1. The instrumental function of law does not rely on enforcement or action but instead “invites consideration.” 2. According to Gusfield, the symbolic function of law is one in which the behavior of individuals is proscribed; the law tells individuals what actions they can and cannot engage in, and agents of the law enforce those rules by arresting individuals who break the law. 3. According to Vold (1958), old groups are disbanded when they can no longer further their cause, and new groups form with the onslaught of new interests or needs. 4. Groups that do not have overlapping interests and needs are less likely to develop a conflicted relationship with one another. 5. Quinney (1970) advocated for a dynamic view of how criminologists study deviance and crime.

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Layer 4 of the criminal justice wedding cake model consists of misdemeanors

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. True b. False

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