Which of the Following Is One of the Reasons That

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the reasons that has been put forth explaining why mandatory minimum sentences do not deter crime?

• A) Offenders may not feel they are at risk of getting caught.
• B) The rate of incarceration for most crimes is unknown.
• C) Those with drug or alcohol abuse problems are more easily deterred.
• D) Most offenders are quite aware of the sentence they face if convicted.

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Definitions:

Federal Reserve Bank

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for managing the country's monetary policy and regulating its financial institutions.

Reserve Requirement

The minimum amount of reserves that banks are required to hold by law, usually a percentage of their deposits, to ensure bank liquidity.

Open Market Operations

Central bank activities involving the buying and selling of government securities to control the money supply and interest rates.

Discount Rate

The fee in terms of interest that depository institutions and commercial banks pay for loans taken from the lending establishment of their regional Federal Reserve Bank.