Explain the difference between legalization and decriminalization.
What will be an ideal response?
Legalization: Elimination of the laws and associated criminal penalties associated with certain behaviors—usually the production, sale, distribution, and possession of a controlled substance.
Decriminalization: The redefinition of certain previously criminal behaviors into regulated activities that become “ticketable” rather than “arrestable.”
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Guarding against attacks in the U.S. had been a low priority even though there had been a number of terrorist attacks throughout the world
a. True b. False
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A) punishing offenders B) collecting and preserving evidence C) preparing reports D) arresting offenders E) testifying in court
Why might “person on the street” interviews, while interesting, not tell much about how the population of one city views police brutality? How can sampling assist?
What will be an ideal response?