According to the theory of social harm, immoral acts can be distinguished from crimes on the basis of the ____they cause.

A. social outrage
B. injury
C. financial loss
D. depravity


Answer: B

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Jeff gets in an argument with Jill over the amount of money she spent on a dress she purchased. Ultimately, Jeff strikes her with his fist, knocking her down. As Jill falls, she hits her head on the edge of a table and dies immediately

Jeff immediately telephones for an ambulance. When EMS personnel arrive, he says, "Is she dead? I did not mean to kill her!" In a jurisdiction that uses the American System of Classification of criminal homicide, Jeff would likely be charged with: A) first degree murder. B) second degree murder. C) domestic homicide. D) involuntary manslaughter.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In many cities, ______ hire and fire police chiefs.

A. judges B. state Representatives C. mayors D. governors

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