Which answer of public opinion is not accurate?
a. From the 1980s to today, citizens believe crime is increasing.
b. A recent poll favors punitive sentencing as opposed to more rehabilitative programs.
c. The public prefers addressing the causes of crime over strict sentencing.
d. Crime can be lowered more by attacking social problems than by more law enforcement.
b
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a. Conflict oriented b. Economic compulsive c. pharmacological d. systemic
A trial by judge is also known as a(n)
A. bench trial. B. indictment. C. neutral trial. D. presiding trial.
The concept of crime includes:
A) conduct that has been prohibited by a statutory code. B) conduct which subjects the offender to punishment. C) conduct which is criminal in nature. D) both A and B.
Before the 20th century, juveniles were essentially ________, or property.
A. little people B. children in need of supervision C. indentured servants D. chattel E. cattle