What are the four characteristics of law?

What will be an ideal response?


It is assumed by political authority; it must be specific, defining both the offense and the prescribed punishment; the law is uniformly applied; and the law contains penal sanctions enforced by the state.

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Compare and contrast serial murders and mass murders.

What will be an ideal response?

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State level homeland security agencies play a key role in ________ should a terrorist attack or other catastrophe occur:

A) prevention, mitigation, and response B) mitigation, response, and intelligence C) management, prevention, and intelligence D) intelligence, prevention, and response

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Political crime may be any illegal or socially harmful act aimed at preserving or changing the existing political and social order

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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In 2015, approximately 48 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands had statutes requiring mandated reporting of abuse by ______ in the medical, social service, school, and law enforcement fields.

A. designated professionals B. all employees C. staff members D. PhDs

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