Which of the following statements best describes instrumental Marxism?
a. Capitalism is a self-maintaining system
b. The legal system is a tool used by the powerful to control the poor and keep them disenfranchised
c. The law and the criminal justice system works to perpetuate the existing system of power relationships
d. The rich are subject to laws preventing them from behaviors that might undermine the capitalist system
Answer: b
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Multiple roles for police officers include
A. law enforcement B. order maintenance C. service D. all of the above
The standard of proof in a criminal case is:
A. probable cause. B. reasonable suspicion. C. preponderance of the evidence. D. beyond a reasonable doubt.
In states that enact laws specifying different degrees of burglary, the most serious and heavily punished crimes involve:
a. daytime forced entry into a nonresidential structure. b. nighttime forced entry into a residential structure. c. nighttime forced entry into a commercial building. d. daytime forced entry into a commercial building.
Which component of problem solving and community policing involves collaborative partnerships between the law enforcement agency and the individuals and organizations they serve to develop solutions to problems and increase trust in police?
a. community partnerships b. organizational transformation c. citizen partnerships d. problem solving