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3

Which of the following is a victimless crime?

A
auto theft
B
illegal drug use
C
larceny
D
murder
4

Principle types of crime in the United States include

A
violent crimes.
B
crimes against property.
C
white collar crime.
D
all of the above
6

Which of the following is a crime against property?

A
burglary
B
illegal gambling
C
robbery
D
vagrancy
10

Which of the following statements involving information concerning criminal statistics is not correct?

A
A crime is less likely to be reported if a family member is involved.
B
Crime reports are less likely to be filed when victims are of a higher social class.
C
Research demonstrates there is no significant connection between race and crime rate.
D
Most crimes are committed by individuals under the age of 25.
11

A crime is

A
any act that is labeled as such by those in authority.
B
prohibited by law.
C
punishable by the government.
D
all of the above.
14

Which of the following is a legal negotiation for a lighter sentence?

A
retribution
B
rehabilitation
C
plea bargaining
D
deterrence

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