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

1. Disorderly conduct addresses relatively minor acts of criminality.
2. In order to standardize the crime of disorderly conduct, the mens rea for disorderly conduct is the same for all states.
3. The common law punished group disorderly conduct as a felony.
4. Courts have recognized that a clear distinction must be made between riots and the right of individuals to freely assemble to petition the government for the redress of grievances.


1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True

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a. true b. false

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a. formal versus informal socialization b. standard socialization c. nonstandard socialization d. outside socialization

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a. the use of excessive force, psychological abuse, or discrimination.
b. all offenses except those that are drug-related with the goal of profit.
c. simple failure to meet job expectations.
d. violating one or more departmental rules.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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