For the hypothesis “if gun control laws are stricter, crime will decrease,” ____________ is the independent variable and _____________ is the dependent variable.

a. criminal activity level, gun owners’ adherence to laws
b. strength of gun control laws, criminal activity level
c. criminal activity level, strength of gun control laws
d. strength of gun control laws, gun owners’ adherence to laws


b. strength of gun control laws, criminal activity level

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For consequentialists, the ultimate goal of morality is to ______.

a. make the world a better place for all b. maximize self-interest c. create a perfect world d. create a Nirvana

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_______________________ should be thought of as simultaneously being a philosophy of justice, a strategy of justice, and a combination of justice programs

a. Restorative justice b. Collaborative justice c. Collective efficacy d. Community justice e. None of the above

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The ________ model for sentencing proposed by David Fogel would use flat, determinate sentences, eliminate parole boards, and make all treatment voluntary

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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According to routine activities theory, homes that contained easily sellable objects such as laptop computers, stereos, and television sets would be classified as:

A) ?hot targets. B) ?hot spots. C) ?suitable targets. D) ?chronic spots.

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