In the Past, U

question 65

Multiple Choice

In the past, U.S. courts exercised little control over the operations of criminal justice agencies, believing that their actions were not an area of judicial concern. This policy was referred to as:

• A) "eyes-off doctrine."
• B) "nonintrusion doctrine."
• C) "nonintervention doctrine."
• D) "hands-off doctrine."

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Definitions:

Utility

In economics, utility is a measure of the satisfaction or happiness that a consumer derives from consuming goods and services.

Mayor

An elected official who acts as the head of a city, town, or municipality, responsible for implementing and overseeing local government policies and functions.

Social Welfare

The well-being of a community in terms of health, prosperity, and happiness, often considered in economics and social policy decision-making.

Utility Function

A representation in economics of how a consumer ranks different goods or bundles of goods, based on the level of happiness, satisfaction, or utility they provide.