The idea of killing a family member based on her choice of dress, affiliation, or other behaviors, and rooted in some cultures, is referred to as _________.

a. honor killing
b. embarrassment homicide
c. shame murder
d. power killing


a. honor killing

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In _____ sentencing, legislatures focus on the crime and attach specific punishments to it

a. Indeterminate c. Resolved b. Determinate d. Indefinite

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Those who earn their living from crime are called:

A) chronic offenders. B) habitual offenders. C) petty offenders. D) career offenders.

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A state wants to take actions to try and restore public trust in their state court judges. They want to change the perception that judges are simply “politicians in robes.” What could the state do to achieve this outcome?

A. write laws requiring judges to recuse themselves from a case if one of the parties involved was a donor to their campaign B. change the method of judicial selection from a legislative appointment to a gubernatorial appointment C. write laws which make it easier for special interest groups to fund judicial campaigns D. ensure that every candidate is officially endorsed by a political party

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Susie, Walter and Janet's daughter, took a classmate's toy. When asked about it, Susie replied "she had two toys and wasn't playing with it.". This explanation is most closely aligned with which neutralization technique?

a. Denial of responsibility b. Denial of injury c. Denial of the victim d. Condemnation of the condemner

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