characteristics of positivism and how they can apply to the study of murder.

Discipline: Criminal law

Type of Paper: Other

Academic Level: Undergrad. (yrs 3-4)

Paper Format: APA

Pages: 2 Words: 550

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PART 1 (MANDATORY QUESTION):


 


Question 1: Explain three characteristics of positivism and how they can be applied to the study of murder.


 


PART 2 (CHOOSE TWO QUESTIONS):


 


Question 2: Using the example of trafficking in substances such as drugs, explain the difference between the acting-out theory and the social reaction theory.


 


Question 3: Explain how Bentham's theory suggests that dangerous or impaired driving can be prevented.


 


Question 4: Explain the role of the law in Beccaria's theory. Question 5: How would Lombroso explain robberies and burglaries?