Describe the difference between overcriminalization and undercriminalization. Provide several examples of each.

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Overcriminalization describes an overextension of criminal law to penalize acts that are inappropriately or not responsibly enforced by such measures. Examples include morality crimes such as drug use, sexual conduct, and other behavior that does not involve a clear victim. Undercriminalization refers to the fact that the criminal law fails to prohibit acts that many feel should be criminalized. Examples include corporate violence, racism, structured inequality, and systematic wrongdoing by political officials.

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