The concept of anomie refers to:
A) the process by which offenders are labeled as criminal.
B) a breakdown in the rules or norms of a society.
C) the biological factors that increase the likelihood of crime.
D) political influences on crime policy.
E) the conflict between economic classes.
B
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Passive victims are:
a. hate crime victims. b. persons who initiate fights but get injured. c. None of the above. d. All of the above.
A ______ is a legislative act that punishes an individual or group of persons without the benefit of a trial.
a. rule of legality b. bill of attainder c. ex post facto law d. scrutiny test
Which is an accurate statement about a "live lineup?"
A. A suspect's attorney is not allowed to attend one. B. A suspect may be asked to speak some exact words, but cannot be compelled to walk or make gestures. C. The suspect should be allowed to pick the order in which he/she appears. D. All of the above are false.
Generally speaking, gangs are not seen as one of the causes for the increase in youth crime.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)