Merton claimed that social structures exert a definite pressure upon certain persons in the society to engage in ______conduct, rather than _____conduct.

a. conformist, non-conformist
b. illegal, lawful
c. ethical, unethical
d. non-conformist, conformist


d. non-conformist, conformist

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The ________ limits lawsuits against federal employees

A) Federal Tort Claims Act B) Dazo vs. Global Security case C) Air Transportation and Security Act D) None of the above

Criminal Justice

Discuss the idea that the two parts of our ethic to live by, beneficence and justice, can conflict. First consider examples from civilian life where they conflict. Then discuss police examples. In each case discuss why beneficence must be the controlling principle.

What will be an ideal response?

Criminal Justice

________—as it applies to police service—is a series of concepts and beliefs that, combined, provide structure to an agency's operation and officers' professional and personal

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Criminal Justice

The criteria on which juvenile sentencing is based is "____________________."

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Criminal Justice