Theories That Attempt to Explain Law Breaking Are Best Thought

question 56

Multiple Choice

Theories that attempt to explain law breaking are best thought of as having a(n) ______.

• A) criminal approach
• B) judicial approach
• C) holistic approach
• D) legalistic approach

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Definitions:

Command Posts

Strategic positions of authority and control within an organization or hierarchy that dictate direction and decision-making.

Influential Institutions

Organizations or systems that have significant impact or control over societal norms, practices, and policies.

Elites

Small, privileged groups holding significant power, wealth, or status within a society, often influencing decision-making and policy.

Pluralist Theory

Holds that power is widely dispersed. As a result, no group enjoys disproportionate influence, and decisions are usually reached through negotiation and compromise.