What are two possible theories proposed to explain the causes of crime?
What will be an ideal response?
First, crime is viewed as the failure of society to enforce its values on people who do not share those values. A second theory is that crime results from social and economic problems, including problems in family structure.
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Since politicians know that lobbyists are advocates, they can only trust a lobbyist's information when ______.
A. the lobbyist donates a substantial campaign contribution B. information is independently confirmed by an expert C. both sides expect to have a continuing relationship D. party leaders vouch for the lobbyist
The foundation of our legal system is a body of judge-made law called ________
A. English common law B. Napoleonic Code C. Caesars Creed D. Roman law
This is a group of representatives from both the House and the Senate who iron out the differences between the two chambers' versions of a bill or resolution
A) Conference committee B) Select committee C) Standing committee D) Joint committee E) Unanimity committee
Which of the following have political leaders, including President G.W. Bush, advanced as a possible solution to ensure Social Security's solvency in the future?
A) increasing payouts to seniors and encouraging reinvestment B) lowering the age of eligibility C) issuing a moratorium on immigration D) privatizing the system, partially or wholly E) abolishing the program altogether