Which of the following is an example of determinate sentencing?

a. two offenders commit the same crime and are given the exact same sentence but can be let out early if they are rehabilitated
b. two offenders commit the same crime but are given different sentences based on extenuating circumstances
c. two offenders commit the same crime but are given different sentences based on the day of the week
d. two offenders commit the same crime and are given the exact same sentence to serve in its entirety


d. two offenders commit the same crime and are given the exact same sentence to serve in its entirety

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

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What will be an ideal response?

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