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Social Order |
The condition of a society characterized by social integration, consensus, smooth functioning, and lack of interpersonal and institutional conflict; a lack of social disorganization. |
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Social Disorganization |
When a group is faced with social change, uneven development of culture, maladaptiveness, disharmony, conflict, and lack of consensus. |
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Crime |
Conduct in violation of the criminal laws of a state, the federal government, or a local jurisdiction for which there is no legally acceptable justification or excuse. |
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Individual Rights |
The rights guaranteed to all members of American society by the U.S. Constitution (especially the Bill of Rights). These are important to criminal defendants facing formal processing. |
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USA Patriot Act |
Passed in 2001 and increased the investigatory authority of federal, state, and local police agencies. |
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Individual-Rights Advocate |
A person that wants to protect personal freedom within the criminal justice process. |
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Public-Order Advocate |
A person that believes the safety of society is greater than individual rights when presented with a criminal risk to society. |
