Which of the following does the text identify as an important "built-in" characteristic of the criminal justice system?
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 crime prevention
Answer: C
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