Month: October 2025

A crime is any behavior deemed illegal by the government or society at large. Criminal laws typically punish crimes by imposing fines or imprisonment. Criminal […]

A recession is a period of economic decline that typically lasts more than a few months and encompasses declining activity in industries that produce goods, […]

A legal institution that resolves disputes through a process of law. Courts are the central mechanism for people to seek justice, and they are a […]

Homicide is a term used to describe any unlawful killing of another person, including murder, manslaughter, euthanasia and infanticide but excluding suicide. It also excludes […]

Fraud is a crime committed when someone deceives for their own personal gain. It can take many forms including identity theft, credit card fraud, securities […]

Profit is what’s left over from a business’ revenue after all costs and expenses have been deducted. Whether you’re running a lemonade stand or a […]

A bank is a financial institution that keeps people’s money safe and lends it to them, usually charging interest. It has served as a cornerstone […]

Biodiversity is the diversity of living organisms on Earth, ranging from bacteria and protozoa to flowering plants, insects, birds, fishes, mammals and all other creatures. […]

A feeling of safety is essential to human well-being. Whether it’s feeling safe in one’s own skin, in a community or in the world, people […]

Crime is behavior deemed socially harmful or dangerous, defined by law and punished by the criminal justice system. It may involve an act or an […]