What Is the Primary Social Purpose for the Rules and Practices

question 2

Multiple Choice

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

• A) to ensure no crime occurs
• 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

---

Definitions:

Gender Difference

Refers to the distinctions in behavior, biology, and societal roles attributed to males and females based on their perceived sex.

Loneliness

A difficult and typically negative feeling resulting from being isolated or without company.

Shyness

A feeling of apprehension, lack of comfort, or awkwardness especially when a person is around other people, often stemming from fear of being negatively judged or evaluated.

Low Self-esteem

A condition characterized by a lack of confidence and feeling poorly about oneself.