William Julius Wilson contends that older members are still active to some degree in gangs because:

a. young adults choose gang life over conventional roles
b. older gang members are forced to remain through fear and intimidation
c. they occupy lucrative leadership roles in the gang
d. of the inability to find adequate jobs


d

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Which of the following statements best defines the term dark figure of crime?

A. It refers to the number of stereotypical crimes that take place in the United States. B. It refers to the number of Part I offenses reported annually by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. C. It refers to the number of crimes classified as crimes of moral turpitude by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. D. It refers to the actual amount of crime that takes place in the United States.

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In Ford v. Wainwright (1986) the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Eighth Amendment bars execution of a prisoner who is _____________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.

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Police departments generally give little status to those dealing with youth crime

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The _____________________ believes that an individual has no rights unless they are specified in the Constitution or are present in some other legal source

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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