In the 2009 GSS the Public Were Asked Whether They

question 127

Multiple Choice

In the 2009 GSS the public were asked whether they believed the local police were doing a good job.What was the highest-ranked factor from the respondents?

• A)ensuring the safety of citizens
• B)enforcing the laws
• C)being approachable
• D)treating people fairly

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Definitions:

Kohlberg's Level

Part of Kohlberg's stages of moral development which outlines the progression of moral reasoning through predefined developmental stages.

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