The Policy of Reducing or Eliminating Regulatory Restraints on the Conduct

question 16

Multiple Choice

The policy of reducing or eliminating regulatory restraints on the conduct of individuals or private institutions is called

• A)deregulation.
• B)downsizing.
• C)privatizing.
• D)devolution.
• E)reorganizing.

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Definitions:

Control Crime

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Functionalist Theory

A sociological perspective that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability, focusing on the functions of different social institutions.

Differential Association Theory

A theory in criminology that suggests individuals learn deviant behavior through their interactions and communications with others.

Utilitarianism

A theory in normative ethics holding that the best moral action is the one that maximizes utility or happiness for the greatest number of people.