The theory behind right-to-carry laws is that allowing people to carry concealed weapons

a. can reduce fear of crime
b. can deter violent crime
c. can reduce the number of people violating laws that ban possession
d. all of the above
e. none of the above


B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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How is the argument about whether predisposition or socialization has the greatest effect on police behavior similar to and different from the argument about whether nature or nurture is responsible for people developing criminal behaviors?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following circumstances might render the defendant an accessory before the fact?

a. Being present at the scene of a crime b. Supplying instrumentalities of crime c. Possessing knowledge that a crime has occurred d. Failing to report a crime

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Holding police officers responsible for any unprofessional (or criminal) behavior is referred to as a. civil liability

b. statutory assessment. c. legislative occupation. d. civic accountability.

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