“Classical theory” is one of the earliest criminological theories, and argues that people choose to commit a crime out of their “free will.” Later criminological theories suggest that environmental factors also influence criminal behavior. Think about the implications of this shift. Discuss how we can punish offenders if external factors, which are beyond an individual’s control, are responsible for the crimes committed. If “free will” is not a valid causal factor, how should our society respond to crime?

Which of the following statements best illustrates an argument on whether congress is effective on providing oversight of the bureaucracy? a. congress is very effective in providing oversight of the bureaucracy. b. congress is not very effective in providing oversight to the bureaucracy because they lack the technical expertise and they are part of the iron triangles that create a relationship with the bureaucracy and interest groups to show more a. congress is very effective in providing oversight of the bureaucracy. b.congress is not very effective in providing oversight to the bureaucracy because they lack the technical expertise and they are part of the iron triangles that create a relationship with the bureaucracy and interest groups to further their own interests and not necessarily the public interest. c.congress provides effective oversight of the bureaucracy through the budgetary process. d.congress is not effective in providing oversight because of the budget and enabling legislation.