Statutes That Impose Mandatory Prison Sentences, Generally a Life Sentence

question 60

Multiple Choice

Statutes that impose mandatory prison sentences, generally a life sentence, on those convicted of an offense if they have been previously convicted of two prior serious criminal offenses are called _____.

• A) three-strikes laws
• B) sentencing enhancements
• C) sentencing commissions
• D) intermediate sanctions

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Definitions:

Budgeted Overhead

The estimated costs for overhead (indirect costs such as utilities, rent, and administrative salaries) that are planned for during a specific period in the budgeting process.

Total Overhead Rate

A ratio that calculates the total indirect costs of manufacture (including both fixed and variable overheads) relative to a related cost base, typically direct labor or machine hours.

Direct Labor Hours

Hours worked by employees that are directly involved in the manufacturing process, crucial for calculating product costs.

Manufacturing Overhead

The indirect costs in manufacturing operations such as maintenance, supplies, and quality control expenses.