Archer and Gartner Maintain That State Violence Is Not Included

question 3

Multiple Choice

Archer and Gartner maintain that State violence is not included in investigations of murder and aggression mainly because:

• A) the State is a complex bureaucracy that can easily conceal its actions from public scrutiny.
• B) State violence enjoys governmental legitimacy.
• C) the media is in collusion with government to suppress all news of State violence.
• D) the effects of State violence are relatively minor compared to the vast number of crimes committed by individuals.

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