The law is the instrument that enables the wealthy to maintain their position of power and to control the behavior of those who oppose their ideas. Which view of crime would agree with this statement?

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The conflict view of crime suggests that laws are established by those in power (typically the wealthy) to maintain and enhance their own power, often at the expense of those with less power. This view aligns with the statement that the law serves as an instrument for the wealthy to maintain their power and control over those who oppose them.

The Law Is the Instrument That Enables the Wealthy to Maintain