Which of the following is NOT one of the theoretical constructions of Shaw and McKay’s social disorganization theory?

A) success of informal social controls
B) cultural transmission of delinquent traditions
C) increased delinquent activity
D) increased gang activity


Answer: A

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A. getting the support of the government B. labeling individual suspects C. possessing the appropriate expertise D. access to technology

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The U.S. Supreme Court has said that law enforcement officers do not violate the Fourth Amendment by merely approaching:

a. censors and asking for assistance b. the jury pool and asking questions c. a suspect represented by counsel d. an individual and asking him questions

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What are the limitations of intelligence-led policing?

What will be an ideal response?

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______ argued that people who lost the political struggle were the criminals.

A. Marx and Engels B. Vold C. Bonger D. Sellin

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