______ involves the overextension of criminal law to cover acts that are inappropriately or not responsibly enforced by such measures.
A) Overcriminalization
B) Undercriminalization
C) Deviance
D) Prohibition

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Overcriminalization refers to the practice of making too many behaviors illegal, often including those that might not warrant criminal punishment or are not effectively regulated through criminal law. This can lead to an excessive burden on legal and penal systems and may criminalize actions that are better addressed through other means.

______ Involves the Overextension of Criminal Law to Cover Acts