Which of the following defenses emerged in the early 1980s when two women had their murder charges reduced to manslaughter?

a. insanity
b. hypoglycemia
c. PMS
d. self-defense


c. PMS

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According to Gottfredson and Hirschi, low self-control can usually be attributed to:

A. poor parenting. B. poverty. C. low literacy rates. D. genetics.

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This type of crime tends to increase in periods of prosperity and to decrease during periods of depression.

a. Property b. Violent c. White-collar d. Juvenile Delinquency

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The ________________________ is a nationwide survey that gathers data on the prevalence and types of victimization in the United States

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the below statements is incorrect regarding the offense of bribery?

a. A person convicted of bribery is disqualified from holding a public office for three years. b. Bribing an executive officer is a felony. c. Any executive who asks for a bribe is guilty of a misdemeanor. d. A deputy registrar of voters may not receive compensation from any candidate for securing the registration of voters.

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