What Is Ironic About the Fact That a Moral Panic

question 77

Multiple Choice

What is ironic about the fact that a moral panic about crime is occurring in Canada?

• A) Most criminals do not prey on people randomly.
• B) Criminals are becoming increasingly selective about who their targets will be.
• C) The overall crime rate has been decreasing.
• D) Violent crimes have been increasing while property crimes have been decreasing.

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Definitions:

Grant Money

Financial assistance provided by government agencies, foundations, or corporations to individuals, nonprofits, or businesses, typically for a specific project or purpose.

Discriminate

To treat someone differently or unfairly based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or religion.

Public Acts

Laws or legislative decisions that are passed by government and apply to the public as a whole.

Preemptive Power

The authority to act before others to prevent an undesirable outcome, often used in legal or military contexts to describe preemptive measures or actions.