Which of the following is FALSE about the history of sentencing?

a. The concern over judicial discretion in sentencing has an ancient heritage.
b. Fixed sentencing prevailed from the 1600s until the latter part of the 1800s.
c. A shift toward indeterminate sentences began in the latter part of the 1800s.
d. In the 20th century, fixed sentences totally dominated criminal sentencing.


d

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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