Cesare Lombroso's theory of ________ states that criminals are a lower form of life, nearer to their apelike ancestors that noncriminals with regard to their traits and dispositions.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Ans: the Born Criminal

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In ancient societies:

a. A harm was considered an act committed against an individual or family. b. A harm was considered an act committed against the state. c. The initiation of a criminal case depended upon the initiative of the person wronged or, if hehad been killed, by his family or kin folk d. a and c only

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What are the requirements for a guilty plea to be considered intelligent?

What will be an ideal response?

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A victim’s fear of retaliation and belief that an incident was unimportant are two reasons why youth ______.

A. commit suicide after being victimized by a violent crime B. take the law into their own hands after being victimized C. seek law enforcement assistance after a crime has occurred D. do not report violent crime to law enforcement

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Which event following the Civil War produced fundamental changes in the structure of the American judiciary?

A. decreases in population B. rapid industrialization C. lower volumes of litigation D. decreases in urban populations

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