What Is the Primary Social Purpose for the Rules and Practices

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the primary social purpose for the rules and practices of the criminal justice system?

• A) To incarcerate criminal offenders and keep the streets safe for innocent citizens
• B) To make it difficult to convict a person charged with a crime
• C) To strike a careful balance between maintaining public order and protecting individual freedoms
• D) To restrict abuse of police power in the name of crime prevention
• E) To protect crime victims

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Definitions:

Government Bonds

Long-term debt securities issued by the government to finance its expenditures, offering periodic interest payments to investors.

Reserve Requirement

The minimum amount of reserves a bank must hold against deposits, as mandated by the central bank.

Money Supply

The complete portfolio of monetary assets at a fixed point in time within an economy, including cash, coins, and amounts in checking and savings accounts.

Deposits

Funds placed into banking institutions for safekeeping, which can earn interest over time depending on the type of account.