Cloward and Ohlin's classic work Delinquency and Opportunity combined strain and social disorganization principles to explain

a. violent crime c. vandalism
b. gang formation d. drug dealing


B

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According to John Coffee, criminal law differs from civil law in which of the following ways?

a. Criminal laws are legislative acts, but the civil law is largely judge-made b. Intent plays a lesser role in criminal law c. Criminal law is more tolerant of procedural informality d. Criminal law relies upon private enforcement

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The ____ ____ ___ results because of an inherent mistrust of the police, a feeling of personal responsibility by the victim and victim blaming:

a. Legal cynicism defense b. Lack of evidence provided by the victim c. Both of the above d. Neither of the above

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All of the following are elements of drug scares and repressive laws EXCEPT:

a. a kernel of truth. b. moral and political entrepreneurs. c. significant media coverage of the drug and its claimed harmful effects. d. respectable, middle-class people have begun to use drugs.

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