Deviant Behavior Varies in Its Degree of Seriousness, Ranging from Mild

question 126

Multiple Choice

Deviant behavior varies in its degree of seriousness, ranging from mild transgressions of folkways, to more serious infringements of mores, to quite serious violations of the law. A __________ is a behavior that violates criminal law and is punishable with fines, jail terms, and/or other negative sanctions.

• A)stigma
• B)deviant act
• C)crime
• D)cultural strain

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Definitions:

Broad Delegations

Refers to the extensive transfer of legislative authority from the legislature to administrative agencies or other bodies.

Intelligible Principle

A legal doctrine that requires Congress, when delegating regulatory authority to the executive branch, to provide a clear and direct guideline or objective for the exercise of that authority.

Modern Regulatory Era

A period characterized by the introduction and expansion of government regulations in various industries to ensure fairness, safety, and competition.

Discriminatory Rule-Making

The process of creating rules, regulations, or laws that unjustly differentiate between persons or groups, often based on race, gender, age, or other characteristics.