Which of the following statements is true based on conflict theory propositions that outline how powerful classes exert their power to define behavior as criminal?

a. Crime is created by authorities in a politically organized society
b. Criminal definitions describe behavior consistent with the interests of the segments of society
c. People engage in activities that have relative probabilities of being defined as noncriminal behavior
d. Applied criminal definitions do not have the ability to shape the enforcement of criminal law


a. Crime is created by authorities in a politically organized society

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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