The major reason that plea bargaining is so widely used in the United States is that this policy _________.

a. spares the criminal justice system the time and expense of a trial
b. ensures that all categories of people are treated equally and fairly
c. allows guilty people to escape punishment
d. ensures that only the guilty are punished


Answer: a. spares the criminal justice system the time and expense of a trial

Sociology

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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a. social Darwinist b. melting pot c. Marxist class d. pluralistic

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Which of the following is not part of the Anglo-Saxon core?

A. Protestant-inspired work values B. dark skin C. English cultural traditions D. Protestant religious beliefs

Sociology

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A) People with higher incomes will receive higher quality healthcare. B) Inequality in medical care will be eliminated. C) The poor will continue to suffer from more health problems and die at a younger age. D) Congress will maintain its luxurious, government-paid medical care.

Sociology