The process by which Islamic legal scholars reach a consensus regarding how to handle a case that does not appear to be answered by either the Qur’an or Sunna is called:

a. qiyas.
b. hadd.
c. analogy.
d. ijma.


d. ijma.

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The word "concurrence" as an element of a criminal offense refers to the relationship in ________ between the conduct and the culpable mental state

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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John, intending to burglarize Tommy's house, finds the front door of Tommy's house wide open. John walks in and sees a flat-screen television right inside the living room. He takes the TV and leaves again through the front door

Under the common law, Tommy could be convicted of: a. burglary. b. entering without breaking. c. probably only larceny. d. nothing.

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According to the _________ hypothesis, the criminality of females is masked because of the generally benevolent and protective attitude toward women in our society.

a. feminist b. masculinity c. chivalry d. proximity

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________ becomes an element in the interaction, competition, and conflict between human beings who have opposing objectives

a. Education b. Criminal intent c. Technology d. Money e. Government

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