Research on the death penalty tends to show that ______.
a. race of the offender plays a role but race of the victim does not
b. race of the victim plays a role, but race of the victim does not
c. race of both the victim and offender play a role
d. neither the race of the offender or of the victim plays a role
Ans: C
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Of the primary punishment philosophies, retribution is the one that most clearly considers the harm done to the victim when deciding an appropriate punishment for the offender
a. True b. False
If Maurice grows up in a home where his mother is routinely abused by his father and later in life he starts to abuse his wife in the same way, the his abusive nature would be classified under which of these theories:
a. General systems theory b. Exchange/social control theory c. Resource theory d. Subculture of violence theory
A law enforcement officer usually falls into the category of a lay witness.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Male delinquency is increasing at a faster rate than female delinquency, especially for crimes of violence
Indicate whether the statement is true or false