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Cultural beliefs of right vs wrong |
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A group will give up certain rights in order to maintain safety and protection of the group |
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Between parent and child reflects the satisfaction that a parent receives raising a child. |
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Deals with crime against an individual |
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Deals with a violation against a state |
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In which contract does the social contract have its roots? |
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The first ten amendments to the Constitiution |
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Government cannot interfere with the states unless there is a threat of national security involved |
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What branch of government protects and upholds the law? |
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Judicial branch, specifically the Supreme Court |
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Sovereignty of the People |
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A government for the people, by the people |
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Crime statistics reported to the FBI by all law jurisdiction in the country |
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Bureau of Justice Statistics |
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The agency in the Department of Justice that is the primary source of criminal justice statistics for federal and local policy makers |
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National Crime Victimization Survey |
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A large crime database that is compiled from the results of a survey that is sent to homes |
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The number of crimes that actually end in arrest |
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Pre-meditated intent, willful, malice a forethought |
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In which month are most crimes committed? |
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Which region in the country has the lowest homicide rate? |
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86% of all homicides are committed using what weapon? |
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Murder that is especially brutal or if the murder occurs during the commission of another crime |
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Murder of people over a span of time |
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Murder of four or more people within a very short span of time in the same area |
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The killing of two or more people at a time in close locations in a short span of time |
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What is the least reported crime? |
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Face-to-face encounter that often includes the use of threats or weapons |
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A reckless attack with intent to injure seriously (as with a deadly weapon |
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What are the three types of burglary? |
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Forcible entry, unlawful entry without force, attempted forcible entry |
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Unlawful entry without force |
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Walking in or opening doors without using force |
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Attempted to break in but were caught or escaped |
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A fire that was deliberately set. Doesn't include fires of suspicious origin. |
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Law that has been established by judicial decisions (by a judge) |
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Philosophy and scientific study of the law |
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Laws the govern businesses run by the government. The law tells how the business must run as to be considered legal |
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Criminal offense punishable by up to $500 in fines or up to 1 year in jail |
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Major criminal offense that can result in several years of jail time or large fines greater than $500 |
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A management philosophy or organizational management tool for police departments |
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Where is the FBI headquarters located? |
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What was the first primary goal of the FBI? |
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Investigate corruption in business and politics |
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In which state is the FBI's most famous crime lab located? |
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