Which of the Following Statements Is Not a Potential Explanation

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not a potential explanation for the marked increase in crimes committed by females?

• A)Police willingness to arrest girls for minor crimes
• B)Police are making more arrests for crimes which occur at school and in the home
• C)Police are more likely to use their discretion to help females.
• D)Police are attempting to be "gender neutral".

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Definitions:

Express Authority

Explicit permission granted to an agent by a principal to perform certain acts or transactions.

Partnership Agreement

A legally binding contract that outlines the terms of a partnership, such as division of profits and losses, responsibilities of partners, and procedures for resolving disputes.

Right of Contribution

A legal principle that allows a person who has discharged a debt or obligation which was owed by several parties jointly to claim a proportionate reimbursement from the other parties.

Partnership Losses

Financial deficits incurred by a partnership due to its business operations, shared among its partners according to their agreement.