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What is the relationship between crime and public opinion, according to the passage?
What is the relationship between crime and public opinion, according to the passage?
- Public opinion has no influence on what is considered a crime.
- The law alone determines what is considered a crime, without regard to public opinion.
- Crime and public opinion are completely unrelated.
- The concept of crime is entirely dependent on public opinion. (correct)
What is the key distinction between a crime and a breach of civil or personal law, according to the passage?
What is the key distinction between a crime and a breach of civil or personal law, according to the passage?
- All breaches of law, whether civil, personal or criminal, are considered crimes.
- Crimes are acts that go against moral sentiments of society. (correct)
- Crimes are punishable by the state, while civil/personal law breaches are not.
- Crimes are more serious violations of the law.
What does the passage suggest is the primary purpose of criminal law?
What does the passage suggest is the primary purpose of criminal law?
- To punish those who disobey the law.
- To prescribe standards of conduct for people in society. (correct)
- To uphold the moral standards of society.
- To maintain order and stability in society.
According to the passage, what is the key factor that distinguishes a crime from a civil or personal law violation?
According to the passage, what is the key factor that distinguishes a crime from a civil or personal law violation?
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What is the main purpose of the introductory paragraph in the passage?
What is the main purpose of the introductory paragraph in the passage?
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What is a key characteristic of a crime?
What is a key characteristic of a crime?
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How does the text describe the concept of morality?
How does the text describe the concept of morality?
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According to Blackstone's definition, what does a crime involve?
According to Blackstone's definition, what does a crime involve?
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Why are crimes considered public wrongs?
Why are crimes considered public wrongs?
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How does the text differentiate between crime and tort?
How does the text differentiate between crime and tort?
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