Summarize the role and functions of judges

What will be an ideal response?


Judges issue decisions that impact people's lives and leave imprints on the justice system itself. They are triers of law and triers of fact.

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According to the American Heritage Dictionary the word ethic is best defined as:

a. A commandment. b. A legal and moral obligation. c. A principal of right or good conduct. d. None of the above is correct.

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What concept holds that “the punishment is to be commensurate with the seriousness of the crime”?

a. Eye for an eye b. Justice c. Just desserts d. None of the above

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Strain theory has been applied almost solely to female delinquency; therefore it may be more strongly related to female involvement in delinquency than male involvement

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Part of Greg's sentence was to pay for the damage to the car that he hit. How will he do this without a steady job?

a. Day fines b. Restitution c. He will have to get a steady job d. Residential fines

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