Minimum and maximum sentences are given by judges, but parole boards reviewing cases decide actual sentence time being served. This refers to ______.

A. presumptive sentences
B. mandatory minimum sentences
C. determinate sentences
D. indeterminate sentences


D. indeterminate sentences

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Hurricane Andrew and Hurricane Katrina showed that the United States had significant deficiencies in which area?

A. the water treatment system B. the emergency management system C. the weather detection system D. the national broadcast system

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Males who have the XYY mutation will likely be more ______.

a. female-like b. male-like c. childish d. passive

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The Court banned laws in 28 states that made life-without-parole sentences mandatory for juveniles convicted of murder

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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