Under determinate sentencing:
A. prisoners who participate in rehabilitation programs and convince parole boards that they have reformed may be released before they have served their full sentence.
B. a prisoner must serve a fixed number of years, regardless of participation in rehabilitation programs or good behavior.
C. defendants with a history of prior convictions may receive a longer prison sentence.
D. crime victims and their families may have a voice in sentencing decisions.
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).