The violation of a society's formally enacted law is called ______.

a. deviance
b. crime
c. delinquency
d. social control


Answer: b. crime

Sociology

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A. 40 percent B. 50 percent C. 60 percent D. 70 percent

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What did Chambliss’s study on the Roughnecks and the Saints reveal?

A) The Roughnecks were the real criminals, just as expected. B) The Saints were able to do well in school by avoiding deviant behavior. C) Working-class youths are more likely to commit serious crimes. D) The serious deviance of “wholesome” youth is sometimes overlooked due to their image.

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A. gatekeepers B. negotiators C. ambassadors D. functionalists

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