An instrument developed by the federal government that uses a grid system that allows the court to arrive at a more consistent sentence is the ______.

A. sentencing guidelines
B. truth in sentencing laws
C. habitual offender statutes
D. determinate sentencing laws


A. sentencing guidelines

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. True b. False

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Which group is the most common perpetrator of elder abuse?

A. medical professionals B. adult children C. neighbors D. spouses

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Changes to the Supreme Court occurs when Congress replaces retiring justices with appointees who interpret constitutional rights in different ways than did prior justices.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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