Adam Smith, the premier philosopher of capitalism, took the position that:

a. the free market and not the legal system is the best and most efficient means for preventing or minimizing harmful conduct by businesses
b. the criminal law should be used to impose limitations on business competition
c. since businessmen do no harm to consumers, there is no reason to formulate laws directed at their activities
d. laws directed at business activity will do more harm to the most powerful businessmen


a. the free market and not the legal system is the best and most efficient means for preventing or minimizing harmful conduct by businesses

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a. Aurora, Colorado. b. Newtown, Connecticut. c. Columbine High School. d. Newark, Delaware.

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Explain the primary differences between an assessment and an impact evaluation

What will be an ideal response?

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Describe the judicial reprieve and the beginnings of the first real probation system.

What will be an ideal response?

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An issue with the juvenile court is the difference between unthinking mischievous misbehavior of a ______ nature and vicious ______ conduct that endangers life and property.

A. serious, intentional B. serious, unintentional C. nonserious, unintentional D. nonserious, intentional

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