Which of the Following Does the Text Identify as an Important

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does the text identify as an important built-in characteristic of the criminal justice system in the U.S.?

• 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 deterring more crime

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Definitions:

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; the basic building block of the nervous system.

Dendrites

These are branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons.

Axons

Long fibers extending from neurons that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body towards other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Dendrites

Tree-like extensions at the neuron's body that receive signals from other neural cells for processing.