Explain civil death statutes and their significance.

What will be an ideal response?


Civil death statutes mandated that those convicted of crimes lose all citizenship rights such as the right to vote, hold public office, and in some jurisdictions marry.

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Who suggested that crime is a normal aspect of society and that it is functional for society?

a. Merton b. Lombroso c. Bentham d. Durkheim

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The New York system of corrections, implemented first in the Auburn State Prison, was founded upon the idea of complete solitary confinement of inmates

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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As a result of historical circumstances, America's system of policing is

A) Very similar to England's system B) Closely related to ancient Roman policing C) Nearly unique in the world D) Similar only to the system in France

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List and define the four major property crimes, according to the FBI

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

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