The book uses the ______ as a good example of the social contract breaking down.

a. beating of Rodney King
b. trial of O.J. Simpson
c. case of Bonnie and Clyde
d. case of the DC Madam


a. beating of Rodney King

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

1. Those who view the matter of white collar crime primarily in moralistic terms are likely to favor a civil law approach to it. 2. Historically, the notion of criminal liability has been principally associated with judicial persons. 3. An ancient common law doctrine holding masters legally responsible for the wrongful acts of their servants has been provided a major basis for corporate civil and criminal liability. 4. Under the common law tradition, a corporation could not face criminal charges. 5. The doctrine of holding corporations criminally responsible did not develop in countries predominantly governed by civil law.

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Most involuntary manslaughter cases are the result of _____ fatalities

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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According to Neil Shover, __________ criminals commit crime with some degree of skill, earn reasonably well from their crimes, and spend rather little time incarcerated

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The USA PATRIOT Act's allowance of roving wiretaps can be seen as violating which Constitutional Amendment?

What will be an ideal response?

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