According to what rule does the government have a monopoly on the use of force; so when you use force, you're "taking the law into your own hands"?
a. the rule of law
b. the rule of self-defense
c. the rule of justification
d. the rule of mitigation
a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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