Assume an Accused Person Pleads "Not Guilty" and Later, During

question 93

Essay

Assume an accused person pleads "not guilty" and later, during trial, testifies that "I did not pull the trigger." The jury doesn't believe the defendant and convicts him of murder. In addition to murder, the defendant is guilty of the crime of _________________ .

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Definitions:

Authoritarianism

A political system characterized by concentrated power in the hands of a leader or a small elite not constitutionally responsible to the public.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that views social life as competition, focusing on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality within a society.

Oppressive Force

A power or influence that limits freedom or development, often manifesting through social, political, or economic means.

Liberating Force

An entity or movement that aims to free individuals or societies from oppression, restrictions, or tyranny, promoting freedom and independence.