Critics have argued that the incarceration of large numbers of people for _________ offenses is not an efficient use of valuable prison space.
A. misdemeanor
B. property
C. drug-only
D. violent
Answer: C
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According to power-control theory, the incidence of delinquency/crime for females who reside in more egalitarian family structures can be characterized as what?
a. Lower than those in male-dominated households b. Higher than those in male-dominated households c. About the same as those in male-dominated households d. They will not be involved in crime/delinquency
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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Steve and Jennie got a stated income loan in 2008 from QXQ. As it turns out, they lied on their application and said they made more money than they actually do and just a couple of months later they couldn't make their payments and defaulted on their mortgage. Who or what is at fault?
a. Steve and Jennie b. Securitization c. Management fraud d. QXQ, the mortgage company