The Three Most Prominent Defendant Characteristics Used in the Discussion

question 86

Multiple Choice

The three most prominent defendant characteristics used in the discussion of crime and crime policy are

• A)age, race, and marital status
• B)race, education, and income
• C)family background, sex, and age
• D)sex, poverty, and race

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Definitions:

Specie

Coins made from precious metal and used as a medium of exchange; distinct from paper currency.

Panic of 1837

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Alexis de Tocqueville

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