Introductory Business Law CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What type of crime is punished severely for the protection of the public?

Theft
Burglary
White collar crime
Violent crime

The correct answer is: Violent crime

This answer is correct because violent crimes, such as murder, assault, and robbery, are considered a threat to public safety and are punished severely by the law in order to protect the public from further harm. Theft and burglary, while still serious crimes, do not pose as great of a risk to the public and thus are not punished as harshly. White collar crimes, which involve deceit and fraud rather than physical harm, are also not seen as a direct threat to public safety and are typically punished with fines and imprisonment rather than harsher punishments like those given for violent crimes.