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What is the primary factor that determines whether an act is considered a crime?

The cultural and historical context of the act (correct)
The objective moral standards of the society
The severity of the harm caused by the act
The economic impact of the act on the community

Who has the power to enact laws and define what is criminal?

The police force
The legislature (correct)
The executive
The judiciary

What is the implication of globalization on the role of the State in defining what is criminal?

The State has more control over defining what is criminal
The State's role in defining what is criminal becomes more objective
The State's role in defining what is criminal remains unchanged
The State has less control over defining what is criminal (correct)

What is the significance of considering crime as a social construction?

It highlights the influence of social, cultural, and historical circumstances on the definition of crime (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of transnational concepts like terrorism and smuggling, according to Ruggiero (2003)?

To function as ideological weapons (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the criminalization of smoking?

Because of the discovery of its harmful effects on health (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge in criminalizing female genital mutilation?

States that allow the practice and don’t see it as a crime (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of crimes being social constructions?

Crimes can change across time and space (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be a limitation of the conventional idea of 'crime'?

That it only considers violations of criminal law (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a behavior that can be legal but still cause harm?

Pollution by industrial companies (A) Signup and view all the answers

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