Chapter 3 Problems In Society Flashcards

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Substance abuse occurs when the person can no longer function normally without regularly consuming drugs or alcohol

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False

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Individuals should not expect the government to protect them from harm

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False

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It is a crime to sell and give away drugs

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True

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Bartenders may be held liable for injuries caused by an intoxicated customer

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True

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If police find drugs in the car in which you are riding, you can be charged with possession only if you knew the drugs were there

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False

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Parents rights to custody of their children may be taken away

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True

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Parents whose children are guilty of vandalism are not required to pay for the damage done by their children

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False

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Being issued a license it drive is considered a right

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False

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A delinquent child is a minor who has committed an act that would not be a crime if committed by an adult

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False

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Full protection of the constitution must be extended to everyone regardless of age

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True

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The most commonly abused drug in the U.S. Is

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Alcohol

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The doctrine that give federal and state governments the right to regulate the health, safety, welfare, and morals of the people is the doctrine of

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Public policy

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The use of drugs and alcohol to an excessive extent is called

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Substance abuse

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Under the laws of many states, hosts is special events are criminally responsible for serving alcohol to guests who are

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Minors

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A la that classifies drugs into groups, with set penalties for each group, is the

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Federal controlled substance act

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Laws that prohibit physical violence directed at any family member are called

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Domestic violence laws

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Willful or malicious damage to property is called

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Vandalism

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The act of stealing goods from a store is known as

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Shoplifting

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In most states, young people who break traffic laws are punished as

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Adults

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Before 1967, the courts did not recognize that minors and adults are entitled to the same

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Due process rights

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Chemicals that alter the functions of the mind or body are known as

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Drugs

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When a person can no longer function normally without regular use of drugs or alcohol they are suffering from

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Addiction

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If damage is extensive vandalism may be considered a

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Felony

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In most cases of ____ the wife is victimized by the violent outbursts of the husband

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Spouse abuse

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A temporary road block set up by police to check for drunk drivers is called a

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Sobriety check point

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The goal of the juvenile court system is

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Rehabilitation

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Any reckless form of physical or mental abuse between family or house hold members is known as

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Domestic violence