Why is adultery considered one of the hudud offenses?

a. It violates the property rights of the husband whose wife engaged in the adultery.
b. It prevents religious officials from being able to control who is engaged in sexual relations.
c. If left unchecked it could disrupt the social fabric of the community.
d. Actually, adultery is not a hadd.


c. If left unchecked it could disrupt the social fabric of the community.

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Families and schools are crucial to stopping antisocial behavior in young delinquents. Budgetary concerns are often an issue when politics emphasize "law and order." You are the governor of a state that has a very tight budget. You are about to speak before your state legislature, and you need to make a convincing argument for the funding of two types of programs you believe will be most effective in preventing long-term juvenile delinquency.

What will be an ideal response?

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African Americans make up about 13 percent of the population but account for what percent of Part I violent crime arrests?

A. 22 percent B. 28 percent C. 30 percent D. 36 percent

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What are laws that are enforced by the government?

a. civil laws b. penal laws c. positive laws d. moral laws

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Based on the information found in the preface, the police charge Sarah based on

a. the large amount of an illegal drug found in her possession b. their desire to clean up the streets c. the large amount of money found in Sarah's purse d. the fact the drugs were found in the car Sarah was driving

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