An intolerance for repeat offenders has resulted in ________, which impose sentences of 25-years-to-life for those convicted of certain serious offenses three different times.

A. three-strikes laws
B. zero tolerance laws
C. one-strike laws
D. felony murder rules


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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