Explain the three major goals of the criminal law
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The goals of the criminal law are to: 1) help keep the public safe from crime and criminals or; 2) articulate our society's moral values and concerns, and; 3) protect the rights and freedoms of the nation's citizenry.
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a. True b. False
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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A) Threats to border security B) Protection of the nation's critical infrastructure C) Protection of the U.S. nuclear weapons D) Threats of radicalization and extremism
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a. Formal; Popular b. Legal; Informal c. Fish; Water d. Mountains; Earth