Who determines the sentence once an individual has been convicted of a crime (with the exception of death penalty cases)?

A. jury
B. judge
C. prosecutor
D. defense attorney


B. judge

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The Control function involves

a. developing plans b. monitoring performance activities c. influencing community leaders d. task analysis

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____________ seem to have a greater impact than ________________ on the perceived level of terrorism.

a. Frequency of attacks; total devastation caused b. Suicide bombers; other bombers c. Hostage incidents; murder d. Criminals; state terrorism

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________ admit that the action committed by the defendant was wrong and that it violated the criminal law, but claim that the defendant should not be held accountable under the criminal law by virtue of special conditions or circumstances that

suggest the defendant is not responsible for his or her deeds. A) Mistakes of law B) Excuses C) Errors D) Justifications

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