Which of the following scenarios illustrates bribery?

a. A young woman receives a phone call from a coworker stating that he will cause her physical harm if she does not go on a date with him.
b. Woman receives a letter stating that its author will release naked pictures of her if she does not pay him $500,000.
c. A legislator votes against a law in exchange for financial gain.
d. A man threatens to divorce his wife if she does not allow him to drain the joint bank account to fund his gambling habit.


c. A legislator votes against a law in exchange for financial gain.

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Much of the 19th century was dominated by a laissez faire economic philosophy, which meant there was little regulation in the modern sense

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The text describes several "alternate" justice systems, including the

A. Arbitration justice system B. Mental health justice system C. Military justice system D. Shadow justice system

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In the public mind, the primary role of the police is to

A. enforce laws. B. provide services. C. prevent crime. D. preserve the peace.

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________ are criminals who attack orchards and groves after dark, sometimes picking entire stocks of fruit and then selling them to local farmers' markets.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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