Question

instructions: choose an answer and hit next. you will receive your score and answers at the end. complete this quiz to finish the assignment for cte intro law legal studies b: term as- period 1 - rm 252 due on feb 5, 2026 report an error which of the following best describes the consensus view of crime? question 4 of 5 the law is designed in accordance with the preferences and values of socially and politically active individuals. the law is created and controlled by rich and powerful individuals. crimes are only crimes because they go against social norms. crimes consist of behaviors that harm the majority of people in society.

Explanation:

To determine the best description of the consensus view of crime, we analyze each option:

• The first option refers to law being designed by socially/politically active individuals, which aligns more with a conflict or pluralist view, not consensus.
• The second option (law controlled by rich/powerful) is a conflict view, not consensus.
• The third option (crimes against social norms) is more about the social - norm view, not the consensus view of crime.
• The fourth option (crimes harm the majority) fits the consensus view, as the consensus view holds that crime is behavior that is harmful to the majority of society and that laws are created to protect the common good and reflect the values of the majority.

Answer:

D. Crimes consist of behaviors that harm the majority of people in society. (assuming the options are labeled A - D in order, with the last option being D)