When determining what should be considered criminal behavior, the pluralist perspective recognizes the importance of diversity

Because of society's diversity, some behavior may spark debate. How is that debate resolved? Is it right that one group's wishes are more important than another group's? Is that reality?
What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Should include these potential items.

Conflict theory
Which group's idea of right and wrong is more important?
The wealthy and the politically powerful
What about the opinions of the lower class?

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a. moral b. justice c. virtue d. Kantian

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Miller v. Pate was an example of misconduct by

a. a judge. b. the defense. c. the prosecutor. d. the police.

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A strategy that relies on helping substance abusers go straight rather than deterring their behavior through punishment is referred to as ________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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For many years, the United States tolerated the drug-trafficking activities of Central American ally General ___________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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