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jenna1

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on: Jul 15, 2018
Which of the following best describes the broken windows theory?
 
  a. children got lead poisoning from lead paint on old windows and doors
  b. dolling out harsh consequences for minor offenses prevents more serious crimes
  c. the legalization of abortion contributed to the decline of violent crime
  d. violent offenders are like broken windows in that once they commit violent crimes, they cannot be
  fixed and are too unsafe to be allowed in society

Question 2

What is the main purpose of this article?
 
  a. to discredit former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani's claim that he significantly reduced crime
  during his tenure as mayor
  b. to make the public aware of the dangers of lead paint
  c. to discuss Rick Nevin's theory that lead poisoning accounts for much of the variation in violent
  crime in the United States
  d. to advance a controversial new program for reducing violent crime across the United States


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jaygar71

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c


jenna1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Excellent

kthug

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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