Which of the following does the text identify as an important built-in characteristic of the criminal justice system in the U.S.?
A. standardization-treating all people the same way
B. discretion-deciding each case on its own merits
C. thoroughness-everyone who commits a crime should be charged
D. deterrence-basing all actions on deterring more crime
Answer: C
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