The Legislative Decision to Change a Crime into a Noncriminal

question 37

Multiple Choice

The legislative decision to change a crime into a noncriminal act is called _________.

• A)media portrayals
• B)Gallup poll on crime
• C)universality of crime
• D)decriminalization

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Definitions:

External Source

Information or input that comes from outside an individual or system.

Status Hierarchies

The ranking or ordering of individuals or groups based on prestige, authority, or social standing within a society or organization.

Harsh

Characterized by sternness or severity, particularly in behavior, conditions, climate, sound, or texture.

Liked

To show approval or enjoyment of someone or something, often through social media interactions or personal preference.