Which of the Following Describes the Change in the Gini

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the change in the Gini index scores for the United States since 1950?

• A) It has increased steadily since 1950.
• B) It has decreased steadily since 1950.
• C) It has fluctuated erratically since the mid-1980s.
• D) It has steadily increased since 1970.

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Definitions:

Mens Rea

A legal term referring to the criminal intent or state of mind of an individual committing a crime, essentially the mental aspect of a crime.

Fourth Amendment

Part of the U.S. Constitution that protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures, requiring any warrant to be judicially sanctioned and supported by probable cause.

Blue-Collar Crimes

Typically refers to crimes committed by individuals from a lower social class, often involving manual labor or physical work, as opposed to white-collar crimes that are usually financially motivated and committed by individuals in a higher social class.

Larceny

The theft of personal property without consent and with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.