A Disadvantaged Group Is More Likely to Be Punished by the Criminal

question 41

Multiple Choice

A disadvantaged group is more likely to be punished by the criminal justice system. Which perspective best explains this?

• A) Functionalist
• B) Conflict
• C) Postmodern
• D) Feminist

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Definitions:

Automatic Stabilizers

Economic policies and programs that automatically adjust to counteract economic fluctuations without the need for government intervention.

Business Cycle

The fluctuations in economic activity that an economy experiences over a period of time, marked by periods of expansion and contraction in GDP.

Fiscal Drag

The negative effect on disposable income and aggregate demand when taxes do not fall in line with inflation, effectively increasing the tax burden.

Classical Economists

Economists who believe in self-regulating markets where competition leads to efficient outcomes without government intervention.