What term refers to the physical element of a crime?
a. mens rea
b. actus reus
c. corpus delicti
d. criminal liability
b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Tittle’s control balance theory:
a. suggests that control varies not only between individuals but also from situation to situation. b. claims that a control surplus creates repressive deviance. c. fails to account for opportunity-related variables. d. suggests that bizarre crimes can result when an individual has a control surplus. e. all of the above.
________ is the most punishment-oriented of all sentencing goals
A) Deterrence B) Restoration C) Retribution D) Rehabilitation
Nineteenth-century reformers, known as ________________, developed programs for troubled youth and influenced legislation creating the juvenile justice system; today some critics view them as being more concerned with control of the poor than with their welfare
a. The League of Progressive Voters b. child savers c. The United Youth Council d. Up with People