The Economic and Social Constraints on Political Decision Makers That

question 29

Multiple Choice

The economic and social constraints on political decision makers that promote the status quo refers to __________.

• A) systemic imperatives
• B) capitalism
• C) socialism
• D) interlocking directorates

Discuss criticisms of just deserts theory.

Explain the role of censure in punishment theories.

Know the functionalist perspective on punishment and society.

Understand the historical context and contemporary mechanisms of racial discrimination in housing.

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