______ theories examine the social construction of deviancy by deconstructing conflicting groups and discourse of attitudes, legal rights, and implications of change.

a. Conflict
b. Anomie/strain
c. Labeling
d. Learning


a. Conflict

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How does the process work from opening statements through the sentencing once jurors are selected and the trial begins?

What will be an ideal response?

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The term deviant career implies an actual career: a job, room for possible advancement (or dismissal), “regular” pay, and possibly even taxes. Which of the following is false regarding a deviant career?

a) In a deviant career, it is clear that there is work for money, a beginning to the career, and an end to the career (retirement, change in jobs, or death). b) The careers in question are ones that are formally or informally sanctioned (socially, morally, or legally) or are typically disrespected by society—or at least certain segments of society. c) Examples of deviant careers include dancers in strip clubs, sex workers in pornography, certain prostitutes, drug dealers and smugglers, and professional thieves. d) Deviant careers are always long-term and usually involve money.

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Explain how a case is brought before the Supreme Court. o There is no absolute right to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The court

What will be an ideal response?

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Quality-of-life offensesare minor law violations, sometimes called petty crimes that demoralize residents and businesspeople by creating disorder

a. True b. False

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