Children below a certain age are presumed by law to be unaware of the full consequences of what they do, meaning they do not possess mens rea, the ability to differentiate right from wrong

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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There are approximately how many separate chemical compounds, called cannabinoids, which have identified from cannabis resin?

a. eighty b. twenty c. one hundred d. over five hundred

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This theory suggests that the more distressed one is the more likely he or she could act in a way to provoke a victimization.

A. Control-Balance Theory B. Subcultural Theory of Violence C. A General Theory of Crime D. Social Interactionist Perspective

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Based on these ______ findings, the Bureau of Justice Statistics make generalizations to the population regarding the prevalence of victimization in the United States.

a. UCR b. NCVS c. NIBRS d. YRBS

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A (n)___________ would not be considered a crime if committed by an adult.

a. status offense b. misdemeanor c. felony d. act of smoking marijuana e. act of driving without a license

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