1.5. Consensus View and Decriminalizing Laws

Which statement best describes the 'consensus view' on the creation of laws?

According to the consensus view, how are societal factors like social class, race, and gender involved in the law-making process?

What does the process of 'decriminalizing' an act involve?

The chapter mentions a proposed hybrid approach between decriminalization and criminalization for which specific activity, aiming to protect rights while punishing harm?

What example is provided to illustrate decriminalization that resulted from a consensus vote in states such as Colorado, Washington, and Oregon?

Based on the University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll from June 2018, what percentage of registered voters in Texas believed that possession of marijuana should stay illegal under all circumstances?

What does the consensus view suggest about the application of criminal law to members of society?

In the UT/TT Poll on marijuana legalization, what percentage of voters aged 30-44 supported legalization for medical purposes?

According to the provided poll data, which age group demonstrated the highest level of support for legalizing marijuana for 'Any use'?

In the UT/TT Poll, what percentage of voters in the 65+ age group supported the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes?

What historical example from China is used to illustrate that consensus about the deviance of an act can differ significantly between societies?

According to the UT/TT poll data, which age group had the lowest percentage of voters who believe marijuana should never be legal?

In the context of lawmaking, where can an act be decriminalized?

What percentage of voters aged 45-64 supported the legalization of marijuana for personal use, according to the UT/TT Poll?

In the UT/TT Poll, what was the combined percentage of voters aged 18-29 who supported marijuana legalization for either 'Personal use' or 'Any use'?

What societal pressure was mentioned as a reason for the surge in female infanticide in China under the One Child per Family Policy?

The consensus view suggests that criminal law is a function of what three things?

Based on the UT/TT Poll, what percentage of voters aged 18-29 supported the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes?

In the UT/TT Poll, which was the most popular single reason for supporting marijuana legalization among voters aged 45-64?

What was the percentage point difference between support for 'Personal use' and 'Any use' among voters aged 30-44 in the UT/TT Poll?

What does the text imply is the relationship between the concepts of 'deviance' and 'criminality' when trying to gain consensus on laws?

According to the UT/TT Poll, what was the total percentage of voters aged 65+ who supported the legalization of marijuana for any reason (medical, personal, or any use)?

Which age group in the UT/TT Poll showed the greatest percentage point gap between support for 'Medical purposes' and support for 'Any use'?

What general conclusion about marijuana legalization in Texas can be drawn from the statement that 'more than half of the state’s registered voters support marijuana legalization'?

In the UT/TT Poll, what was the difference in percentage points for those who said marijuana should 'Never' be legal between the 18-29 age group and the 45-64 age group?

The introduction of which policy in China is said to have led to a surge in female infanticide?

According to the consensus view, the creation of criminal law is a function of what societal characteristic?

What is the result of an act being decriminalized in terms of penalties?

In the UT/TT Poll, what percentage of voters aged 30-44 said that marijuana should never be legal?

Which age group in the UT/TT Poll had the highest percentage of voters who believe marijuana should never be legal?

Which of the following phrases best captures the essence of the 'consensus view' as described in the chapter?

What is the relationship between 'legalized' and 'decriminalized' as used in the text?

In the UT/TT Poll, what percentage of voters aged 65+ supported legalization for 'Any use'?

Which was the most popular category of support for marijuana legalization (Medical, Personal, or Any use) among voters aged 65+ in the UT/TT Poll?

What does the text suggest is the goal of the hybrid approach to prostitution laws?

According to the consensus view, what is the scope of application for rules defined by criminal law?

In the UT/TT Poll, how much higher was the support for 'Personal use' of marijuana in the 45-64 age group compared to the 18-29 age group?

What is the primary characteristic of a law created under the consensus view?

In the UT/TT Poll, support for 'Medical purposes' for marijuana was highest among which age demographic?

What does the term 'consensus' literally mean as defined in the parentheses in the text?

In the UT/TT Poll, which age group had the smallest percentage point difference between those who believe marijuana should 'Never' be legal and those who support it for 'Any use'?

How does the consensus view contrast with a view where laws are shaped by those with wealth and power?

What is the total percentage of opposition ('Never') to marijuana legalization across all age groups in the UT/TT Poll?

In the UT/TT Poll, which age group displayed the most internal division, showing the smallest gap between the highest support category and the 'Never' category?

What does the text imply is the first step in the process of applying a consensus approach to create or decriminalize laws?

Based on the UT/TT Poll, which statement accurately compares the views of the 18-29 and 30-44 age groups?

The text states that the line between deviance and criminality can blur, especially when...

In the UT/TT Poll, which age group had the largest share of its voters supporting legalization for 'Personal use'?

The reference to the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll is used to exemplify which concept?

What is the source of the poll data on marijuana legalization presented in the chapter?