Which of the Following Refers to the Killing of Armed

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to the killing of armed and dangerous felons by police or private citizens?

• A) Vigilante homicide
• B) Revenge homicide
• C) Justifiable homicide
• D) Honor homicide

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Definitions:

Convictions

The act of declaring someone legally guilty of a crime following a trial.

Corporations

Legal entities that can enter into contracts and own property. They are taxed at a lower rate than individuals and their owners are normally not liable for the corporation’s debt or any harm it may cause the public.

Consensus Crimes

Crimes that are universally condemned by society, such as murder or theft, and seen as inherently wrong.

Criminals

Persons who engage in activities that breach legal codes and are thus subject to judicial indictment and punishment; this definition reiterates their adversarial role against societal norms and laws.