___________ mandates a fixed amount of time to be served for each offense category

a. Truth in sentencing
b. Selective incapacitation
c. Determinate sentencing
d. Dangerousness


Answer: c

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a. a result of endless conflict and temporary resolution b. established through laws imposed by upper classes c. the product of a cohesive set of norms d. impossible to attain

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Which of the following is the United Nations' attempt at a definition of terrorism?

a. It is convoluted and self-referential, making it challenging to understand. b. It included a clause referring to state terrorism, which made it difficult to pass. c. It was too lenient on individuals knowingly contributing to terrorism. d. It excluded those nations involved in the United Nations so as to increase membership to avoid repercussions.

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The primary goal of _____________ is to punish the offender.

a. incapacitation b. deterrence c. rehabilitation d. retribution

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According to the ______ element, offenders must be of high status.

A. criminality B. offender C. white-collar D. offense

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