Asked by Catie Chappelle on Jun 24, 2024
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Which level of government writes the majority of criminal laws?
A) the national government
B) state governments
C) local governments
D) special judicial districts
Criminal Laws
Regulations enacted by government to prohibit behavior considered to be harmful or dangerous to society.
National Government
The central political authority in a country, responsible for implementing laws and managing public policy at a national level.
State Governments
The political organizations responsible for governing individual states within a federated country, possessing specific powers as defined by the national constitution.
- Discuss the role and limitations of the national government in criminal law.
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Shawn martirJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
State governments write the majority of criminal laws, as the United States operates under a federal system where states have the primary responsibility for establishing and enforcing laws that pertain to crimes and criminal justice within their territories.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the role and limitations of the national government in criminal law.