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Chapter 01 - Criminal Justice Today
1. What is the definition of crime according to criminal justice principles?
a. Any behavior that violates social norms and customs.
b. Actions that are considered morally wrong by society.
c. An act that violates criminal law and is punishable by criminal sanctions.
d. Behavior that causes harm to individuals or property.
ANSWER: c
2. How does the consensus model explain society’s determination of criminal acts?
a. Criminal behavior is defined through ongoing conflict between different groups.
b. Society members naturally share similar norms,values and beliefs about right and wrong.
c. Laws are created based on economic interests of dominant classes.
d. Criminal acts are determined by those with the most economic,political and social power.
ANSWER: b
3. What distinguishes the consensus model from the conflict model in determining criminal behavior?
a. The consensus model argues that groups that hold economic, political and social power in a community can
impose their values on others.
b. The conflict model believes moral attitudes toward crime are consistent in society .
c. The consensus model emphasizes shared moral values across society.
d. The conflict model assumes universal acceptance of criminal laws.
ANSWER: c
4. What are the two primary purposes of the criminal justice system?
a. Enforcing laws and collecting fines.
b. Investigating crimes and prosecuting offenders.
c. Maintaining justice and protecting society.
d. Punishing criminals and deterring future crime.
ANSWER: c
5. What are the three levels of law enforcement in the United States?
a. Municipal, county, and regional levels.
b. Local, state, and federal levels.
c. City, township, and state levels.
d. Urban, suburban, and rural levels.
ANSWER: b
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6. Which elements comprise the essential components of the corrections system?
a. Probation, incarceration, community-based corrections, and parole.
b. Arrest, trial, sentencing, and appeals.
c. Police, courts, corrections, and incapacitation.
d. Investigation, prosecution, defense, and judgment.
ANSWER: a
7. How does the informal criminal justice process differ from the formal process?
a. The informal process relies on discretionary decisions by criminal justice professionals.
b. The informal process operates only in federal courts.
c. The informal process follows strict procedural rules and guidelines.
d. The informal process eliminates the need for legal representation.
ANSWER: a
8. What role do ethics play in discretionary decision making within the criminal justice system?
a. Ethics are only relevant in courtroom proceedings.
b. Ethics provide moral principles to guide individual judgment and conscience.
c. Ethics eliminates the need for discretionary decisions.
d. Ethics replaces formal rules and procedures entirely.
ANSWER: b
9. How do background checks theoretically protect the public from firearm-related violence?
a. They eliminate all illegal gun sales in the United States.
b. They limit the number of firearms any individual can own.
c. They prevent certain high-risk individuals from legally purchasing firearms.
d. They require mandatory training for all gun purchasers.
ANSWER: c
10. What are the three major reasons why the internet facilitates the dissemination of child sexual abuse materials?
a. Privacy, portability, and permanence.
b. Encryption, storage, and distribution.
c. Speed, security, and anonymity.
d. Cost, convenience, and accessibility.
ANSWER: c
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11. What distinguishes white-collar crime from traditional violent or property crimes?
a. White-collar crimes result in more severe physical injuries.
b. White-collar crimes requires direct contact with the victim.
c. White-collar criminals have legal access to crime scenes and appear legitimate.
d. White-collar criminals use physical force to commit their crimes.
ANSWER: c
12. A police officer discovers someone knowingly using a counterfeit twenty-dollar bill at a grocery store. Based on the
definition of crime, what makes this action criminal?
a. The action violates social norms about honesty.
b. The action demonstrates poor moral character.
c. The action causes financial harm to the store owner.
d. The action is punishable under criminal law as determined by society.
ANSWER: d
13. When a judge ensures that all defendants receive due process regardless of their social status, which primary purpose
of the criminal justice system is being fulfilled?
a. Rehabilitating convicted offenders.
b. Deterring future criminal behavior.
c. Maintaining justice through fairness and equality.
d. Compensating victims for their losses.
ANSWER: c
14. A drug trafficking case involves suspects transporting illegal substances across multiple states. Which level of law
enforcement would most likely take the lead in this investigation?
a. County sheriff departments.
b. State highway patrol officers.
c. Local police departments.
d. Federal law enforcement agencies.
ANSWER: d
15. An offender convicted of a minor theft is allowed to remain in the community under court supervision while following
specific rules of conduct. Which element of the corrections system is being utilized?
a. Probation supervision.
b. Electronic monitoring.
c. Community-based residential treatment.
d. Parole after prison release.
ANSWER: a
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16. A prosecutor decides not to file charges against a suspect despite having sufficient evidence, choosing instead to refer
them to a drug treatment program. This decision exemplifies which aspect of the criminal justice process?
a. The formal process following established legal procedures.
b. The appellate process reviewing lower court decisions.
c. The administrative process managing court operations.
d. The informal process utilizing discretionary decision making.
ANSWER: b
17. A police officer chooses not to arrest a peaceful unhoused person for trespassing, believing such an arrest would be
morally wrong. This decision demonstrates the role of which concept in criminal justice?
a. Community pressure affecting law enforcement.
b. Ethics influencing discretionary decision making.
c. Legal precedent guiding officer behavior.
d. Departmental policy overriding individual judgment.
ANSWER: b
18. A person with a history of domestic violence attempts to purchase a firearm from a licensed dealer. How would the
background check system theoretically protect public safety in this scenario?
a. The system would deny the purchase based on the domestic violence history.
b. The system would require additional waiting periods for the purchase.
c. The system would limit the person to purchasing only certain types of firearms.
d. The system would require mandatory anger management classes.
ANSWER: a
19. Law enforcement discovers an online network requiring a code to access and to distribute sexually explicit images of
children. Which characteristic of the internet makes this criminal activity particularly challenging to investigate?
a. The global reach of internet communications.
b. The cost-effectiveness of digital distribution.
c. The security provided by passwords and encryption.
d. The speed of internet transmission.
ANSWER: c
20. A bank employee systematically transfers small amounts from customer accounts to personal accounts over several
years. How does this white-collar crime differ from a traditional bank robbery?
a. The white-collar criminal has legitimate access and appears to act legally.
b. The white-collar crime causes more physical harm to victims.
c. The white-collar crime is easier for law enforcement to detect.
d. The white-collar crime involves more money than the robbery.
ANSWER: a
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21. What distinguishes deviant behavior from criminal behavior?
a. Deviant behavior is only considered morally wrong and never legally wrong.
b. Deviant behavior is always more serious than criminal behavior.
c. Criminal behavior is subjective while deviant behavior is objective.
d. Criminal behavior is punishable by law while deviant behavior may not be.
ANSWER: d
22. According to the conflict model, what primarily determines which acts are labeled as criminal?
a. those in society who hold economic, political and social power.
b. Universal moral principles shared by all citizens.
c. Religious teachings and spiritual guidance.
d. Scientific research on harmful behaviors.
ANSWER: a
23. What does the concept of justice mean in the context of the criminal justice system?
a. Restitution for crime victims regardless of the crime.
b. Equality before the law and freedom from arbitrary arrest.
c. Swift and harsh punishment for all criminal offenders to deter future crimes.
d. Mandatory maximum sentences for society’s most serious crimes.
ANSWER: b
24. What is the primary responsibility of local law enforcement agencies?
a. Providing foot patrol officers in each high crime neighborhood.
b. Handling nuts and bolts law enforcement work including crime investigation and patrol.
c. Regulating interstate commerce violations and drug trafficking within the municipality.
d. Training and placing school resource officers in public schools.
ANSWER: b
25. What is the most common form of correctional treatment in the United States?
a. Incarceration in state prisons.
b. Parole after serving prison sentences.
c. Probation supervision in the community.
d. Placement in community-based residential facilities.
ANSWER: c
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26. Why does the criminal justice system rely on discretion rather than following formal procedures exclusively?
a. Discretion eliminates the need for legal training.
b. Limited resources and practical constraints require flexible decision making.
c. Formal procedures favor wealthy defendants unfairly.
d. Formal procedures are too complicated for most cases.
ANSWER: b
27. What are ethics in the context of criminal justice?
a. Moral principles that govern perception of right and wrong.
b. Written rules that govern professional conduct.
c. Legal standards established by court decisions.
d. Administrative policies created by government agencies.
ANSWER: a
28. Which legislation established the current background check system for firearm purchases?
a. The Gun Control Act of 1968.
b. The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993.
c. The Federal Firearms Act of 1938.
d. The National Firearms Act of 1934.
ANSWER: b
29. Which type of terrorist activity is dominated by antigovernment actors, such as white supremacists?
a. Domestic terrorism.
b. Civil terrorism.
c. Racial terrorism.
d. International terrorism.
ANSWER: a
30. What are civil liberties in the criminal justice system?
a. The policies and procedures that law enforcement are required to follow.
b. Constitutionally defined civil penalties for criminal acts.
c. The guaranteed right for government interference in societal life.
d. The basic rights and freedoms guaranteed to American citizens..
ANSWER: d
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31. What are the three components of the integrated definition of crime presented in the text?
a. Punishable under criminal law, offense against society, and punishable by sanctions.
b. Violent, property-related, and morally wrong.
c. Federal, state, and local violations.
d. Harmful, illegal, and punishable by fines.
ANSWER: a
32. According to Megan Kurlychek, what are the four specific goals of the criminal justice system?
a. Investigate crimes, gather evidence, conduct trials, and impose sentences.
b. Deter crime, incapacitate criminals, seek retribution, and restore justice.
c. Protect society, determine guilt, rehabilitate offenders, and support victims.
d. Arrest, prosecute, convict, and punish offenders.
ANSWER: c
33. Which federal agency is primarily responsible for drug enforcement?
a. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
b. The U.S. Secret Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms (ATF).
c. The Environmental Protection Agency EPA.
d. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
ANSWER: a
34. What is the primary difference between jails and prisons?
a. Jails focus on rehabilitation while prisons focus on punishment.
b. Jails hold minor offenders and those awaiting trial while prisons house serious offenders.
c. Jails are federal facilities while prisons are state facilities.
d. Jails are privately operated while prisons are government-run.
ANSWER: b
35. The stealing of any property without the use of force is known as what?
a. Arson.
b. Burglary.
c. Public order crime.
d. Larceny.
ANSWER: d
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36. How are ethics and justice related in the criminal justice system?
a. Justice is more important than ethical considerations.
b. Ethics help ensure that state representatives treat citizens fairly.
c. Ethics and justice are completely separate concepts.
d. Ethics override legal requirements in all situations.
ANSWER: b
37. Which categories of individuals are prohibited from purchasing firearms under the Brady Act?
a. Anyone under age 21 and those with traffic violations.
b. Only those with violent crime convictions.
c. Only convicted felons and fugitives from justice.
d. Fugitives, felons, drug users, domestic violence offenders, mentally ill, illegal immigrants, and dishonorably
discharged military personnel.
ANSWER: d
38. How has the internet changed the scope of child sexual abuse materials compared to the 1970s?
a. The number of illegal images has increased from about 250 magazines to 45 million online images.
b. The internet has made law enforcement more effective at stopping distribution.
c. The ease of posting materials has reduced the number of websites producing the materials.
d. The internet has made it more difficult to track who is viewing the materials.
ANSWER: a
39. What is embezzlement and how does it differ from larceny?
a. Embezzlement involves larger amounts of money than larceny.
b. Embezzlement involves physical theft while larceny involves fraud.
c. Embezzlement involves wrongful appropriation by someone entrusted with funds while larceny involves
physical taking.
d. Embezzlement is a federal crime while larceny is a state crime.
ANSWER: c
40. Why might the same behavior be considered criminal in one society but not in another?
a. Different societies have different legal systems and values.
b. Different societies only criminalize property crimes.
c. Different societies do not have written criminal codes.
d. Different societies rely solely on individual determination of what is criminal and allow self-policing.
ANSWER: a
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Chapter 01 - Criminal Justice Today
1. What is the definition of crime according to criminal justice principles?
a. Any behavior that violates social norms and customs.
b. Actions that are considered morally wrong by society.
c. An act that violates criminal law and is punishable by criminal sanctions.
d. Behavior that causes harm to individuals or property.
ANSWER: c
2. How does the consensus model explain society’s determination of criminal acts?
a. Criminal behavior is defined through ongoing conflict between different groups.
b. Society members naturally share similar norms,values and beliefs about right and wrong.
c. Laws are created based on economic interests of dominant classes.
d. Criminal acts are determined by those with the most economic,political and social power.
ANSWER: b
3. What distinguishes the consensus model from the conflict model in determining criminal behavior?
a. The consensus model argues that groups that hold economic, political and social power in a community can
impose their values on others.
b. The conflict model believes moral attitudes toward crime are consistent in society .
c. The consensus model emphasizes shared moral values across society.
d. The conflict model assumes universal acceptance of criminal laws.
ANSWER: c
4. What are the two primary purposes of the criminal justice system?
a. Enforcing laws and collecting fines.
b. Investigating crimes and prosecuting offenders.
c. Maintaining justice and protecting society.
d. Punishing criminals and deterring future crime.
ANSWER: c
5. What are the three levels of law enforcement in the United States?
a. Municipal, county, and regional levels.
b. Local, state, and federal levels.
c. City, township, and state levels.
d. Urban, suburban, and rural levels.
ANSWER: b
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6. Which elements comprise the essential components of the corrections system?
a. Probation, incarceration, community-based corrections, and parole.
b. Arrest, trial, sentencing, and appeals.
c. Police, courts, corrections, and incapacitation.
d. Investigation, prosecution, defense, and judgment.
ANSWER: a
7. How does the informal criminal justice process differ from the formal process?
a. The informal process relies on discretionary decisions by criminal justice professionals.
b. The informal process operates only in federal courts.
c. The informal process follows strict procedural rules and guidelines.
d. The informal process eliminates the need for legal representation.
ANSWER: a
8. What role do ethics play in discretionary decision making within the criminal justice system?
a. Ethics are only relevant in courtroom proceedings.
b. Ethics provide moral principles to guide individual judgment and conscience.
c. Ethics eliminates the need for discretionary decisions.
d. Ethics replaces formal rules and procedures entirely.
ANSWER: b
9. How do background checks theoretically protect the public from firearm-related violence?
a. They eliminate all illegal gun sales in the United States.
b. They limit the number of firearms any individual can own.
c. They prevent certain high-risk individuals from legally purchasing firearms.
d. They require mandatory training for all gun purchasers.
ANSWER: c
10. What are the three major reasons why the internet facilitates the dissemination of child sexual abuse materials?
a. Privacy, portability, and permanence.
b. Encryption, storage, and distribution.
c. Speed, security, and anonymity.
d. Cost, convenience, and accessibility.
ANSWER: c
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11. What distinguishes white-collar crime from traditional violent or property crimes?
a. White-collar crimes result in more severe physical injuries.
b. White-collar crimes requires direct contact with the victim.
c. White-collar criminals have legal access to crime scenes and appear legitimate.
d. White-collar criminals use physical force to commit their crimes.
ANSWER: c
12. A police officer discovers someone knowingly using a counterfeit twenty-dollar bill at a grocery store. Based on the
definition of crime, what makes this action criminal?
a. The action violates social norms about honesty.
b. The action demonstrates poor moral character.
c. The action causes financial harm to the store owner.
d. The action is punishable under criminal law as determined by society.
ANSWER: d
13. When a judge ensures that all defendants receive due process regardless of their social status, which primary purpose
of the criminal justice system is being fulfilled?
a. Rehabilitating convicted offenders.
b. Deterring future criminal behavior.
c. Maintaining justice through fairness and equality.
d. Compensating victims for their losses.
ANSWER: c
14. A drug trafficking case involves suspects transporting illegal substances across multiple states. Which level of law
enforcement would most likely take the lead in this investigation?
a. County sheriff departments.
b. State highway patrol officers.
c. Local police departments.
d. Federal law enforcement agencies.
ANSWER: d
15. An offender convicted of a minor theft is allowed to remain in the community under court supervision while following
specific rules of conduct. Which element of the corrections system is being utilized?
a. Probation supervision.
b. Electronic monitoring.
c. Community-based residential treatment.
d. Parole after prison release.
ANSWER: a
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16. A prosecutor decides not to file charges against a suspect despite having sufficient evidence, choosing instead to refer
them to a drug treatment program. This decision exemplifies which aspect of the criminal justice process?
a. The formal process following established legal procedures.
b. The appellate process reviewing lower court decisions.
c. The administrative process managing court operations.
d. The informal process utilizing discretionary decision making.
ANSWER: b
17. A police officer chooses not to arrest a peaceful unhoused person for trespassing, believing such an arrest would be
morally wrong. This decision demonstrates the role of which concept in criminal justice?
a. Community pressure affecting law enforcement.
b. Ethics influencing discretionary decision making.
c. Legal precedent guiding officer behavior.
d. Departmental policy overriding individual judgment.
ANSWER: b
18. A person with a history of domestic violence attempts to purchase a firearm from a licensed dealer. How would the
background check system theoretically protect public safety in this scenario?
a. The system would deny the purchase based on the domestic violence history.
b. The system would require additional waiting periods for the purchase.
c. The system would limit the person to purchasing only certain types of firearms.
d. The system would require mandatory anger management classes.
ANSWER: a
19. Law enforcement discovers an online network requiring a code to access and to distribute sexually explicit images of
children. Which characteristic of the internet makes this criminal activity particularly challenging to investigate?
a. The global reach of internet communications.
b. The cost-effectiveness of digital distribution.
c. The security provided by passwords and encryption.
d. The speed of internet transmission.
ANSWER: c
20. A bank employee systematically transfers small amounts from customer accounts to personal accounts over several
years. How does this white-collar crime differ from a traditional bank robbery?
a. The white-collar criminal has legitimate access and appears to act legally.
b. The white-collar crime causes more physical harm to victims.
c. The white-collar crime is easier for law enforcement to detect.
d. The white-collar crime involves more money than the robbery.
ANSWER: a
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21. What distinguishes deviant behavior from criminal behavior?
a. Deviant behavior is only considered morally wrong and never legally wrong.
b. Deviant behavior is always more serious than criminal behavior.
c. Criminal behavior is subjective while deviant behavior is objective.
d. Criminal behavior is punishable by law while deviant behavior may not be.
ANSWER: d
22. According to the conflict model, what primarily determines which acts are labeled as criminal?
a. those in society who hold economic, political and social power.
b. Universal moral principles shared by all citizens.
c. Religious teachings and spiritual guidance.
d. Scientific research on harmful behaviors.
ANSWER: a
23. What does the concept of justice mean in the context of the criminal justice system?
a. Restitution for crime victims regardless of the crime.
b. Equality before the law and freedom from arbitrary arrest.
c. Swift and harsh punishment for all criminal offenders to deter future crimes.
d. Mandatory maximum sentences for society’s most serious crimes.
ANSWER: b
24. What is the primary responsibility of local law enforcement agencies?
a. Providing foot patrol officers in each high crime neighborhood.
b. Handling nuts and bolts law enforcement work including crime investigation and patrol.
c. Regulating interstate commerce violations and drug trafficking within the municipality.
d. Training and placing school resource officers in public schools.
ANSWER: b
25. What is the most common form of correctional treatment in the United States?
a. Incarceration in state prisons.
b. Parole after serving prison sentences.
c. Probation supervision in the community.
d. Placement in community-based residential facilities.
ANSWER: c
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26. Why does the criminal justice system rely on discretion rather than following formal procedures exclusively?
a. Discretion eliminates the need for legal training.
b. Limited resources and practical constraints require flexible decision making.
c. Formal procedures favor wealthy defendants unfairly.
d. Formal procedures are too complicated for most cases.
ANSWER: b
27. What are ethics in the context of criminal justice?
a. Moral principles that govern perception of right and wrong.
b. Written rules that govern professional conduct.
c. Legal standards established by court decisions.
d. Administrative policies created by government agencies.
ANSWER: a
28. Which legislation established the current background check system for firearm purchases?
a. The Gun Control Act of 1968.
b. The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993.
c. The Federal Firearms Act of 1938.
d. The National Firearms Act of 1934.
ANSWER: b
29. Which type of terrorist activity is dominated by antigovernment actors, such as white supremacists?
a. Domestic terrorism.
b. Civil terrorism.
c. Racial terrorism.
d. International terrorism.
ANSWER: a
30. What are civil liberties in the criminal justice system?
a. The policies and procedures that law enforcement are required to follow.
b. Constitutionally defined civil penalties for criminal acts.
c. The guaranteed right for government interference in societal life.
d. The basic rights and freedoms guaranteed to American citizens..
ANSWER: d
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31. What are the three components of the integrated definition of crime presented in the text?
a. Punishable under criminal law, offense against society, and punishable by sanctions.
b. Violent, property-related, and morally wrong.
c. Federal, state, and local violations.
d. Harmful, illegal, and punishable by fines.
ANSWER: a
32. According to Megan Kurlychek, what are the four specific goals of the criminal justice system?
a. Investigate crimes, gather evidence, conduct trials, and impose sentences.
b. Deter crime, incapacitate criminals, seek retribution, and restore justice.
c. Protect society, determine guilt, rehabilitate offenders, and support victims.
d. Arrest, prosecute, convict, and punish offenders.
ANSWER: c
33. Which federal agency is primarily responsible for drug enforcement?
a. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
b. The U.S. Secret Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms (ATF).
c. The Environmental Protection Agency EPA.
d. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
ANSWER: a
34. What is the primary difference between jails and prisons?
a. Jails focus on rehabilitation while prisons focus on punishment.
b. Jails hold minor offenders and those awaiting trial while prisons house serious offenders.
c. Jails are federal facilities while prisons are state facilities.
d. Jails are privately operated while prisons are government-run.
ANSWER: b
35. The stealing of any property without the use of force is known as what?
a. Arson.
b. Burglary.
c. Public order crime.
d. Larceny.
ANSWER: d
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36. How are ethics and justice related in the criminal justice system?
a. Justice is more important than ethical considerations.
b. Ethics help ensure that state representatives treat citizens fairly.
c. Ethics and justice are completely separate concepts.
d. Ethics override legal requirements in all situations.
ANSWER: b
37. Which categories of individuals are prohibited from purchasing firearms under the Brady Act?
a. Anyone under age 21 and those with traffic violations.
b. Only those with violent crime convictions.
c. Only convicted felons and fugitives from justice.
d. Fugitives, felons, drug users, domestic violence offenders, mentally ill, illegal immigrants, and dishonorably
discharged military personnel.
ANSWER: d
38. How has the internet changed the scope of child sexual abuse materials compared to the 1970s?
a. The number of illegal images has increased from about 250 magazines to 45 million online images.
b. The internet has made law enforcement more effective at stopping distribution.
c. The ease of posting materials has reduced the number of websites producing the materials.
d. The internet has made it more difficult to track who is viewing the materials.
ANSWER: a
39. What is embezzlement and how does it differ from larceny?
a. Embezzlement involves larger amounts of money than larceny.
b. Embezzlement involves physical theft while larceny involves fraud.
c. Embezzlement involves wrongful appropriation by someone entrusted with funds while larceny involves
physical taking.
d. Embezzlement is a federal crime while larceny is a state crime.
ANSWER: c
40. Why might the same behavior be considered criminal in one society but not in another?
a. Different societies have different legal systems and values.
b. Different societies only criminalize property crimes.
c. Different societies do not have written criminal codes.
d. Different societies rely solely on individual determination of what is criminal and allow self-policing.
ANSWER: a
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