Powerlessness is the inability to control the events that shape one’s life. The poor lack economic recourses and are largely dependent on others for their needs. Their lack of power derives from their

a. lack of self-worth.
b. dependency.
c. alienation.
d. education.


b. dependency.

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Even if we could suddenly double the size of our nation's police force, the number of police officers per _______ citizens would remain quite small

a. 10,000 b. 5,000 c. 1,000 d. 500

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Enforcement of local zoning and building codes is accomplished primarily through _____________

a. criminal prosecutions b. civil suits c. administrative fines d. property forfeiture

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The process of screening children out of the system without a decision is called a:

A) waiver. B) disposition. C) diversion. D) probation. E) forfeiture.

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According to the text, reporters are expected to create news frames reflecting _____

a. Fair reporting b. Balanced reporting c. Their outlet's orientation d. A sense of drama

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