Which of the Following Have Contributed to the Growth and Prevalence

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following have contributed to the growth and prevalence of plea bargaining?
I. larger caseloads
II. increased complexity of the criminal trial process
III. increasing crime rates
IV. reduction in the power of prosecutors

• A) I, II, III, IV
• B) I, II, III
• C) I, III, IV
• D) I, IV

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Definitions:

Natural Monopolies

Industries where a single firm can supply a product or service at a lower cost than any potential competitor, often due to economies of scale.

Deregulate

The process of removing or reducing government regulations or restrictions in an industry to allow for more freedom and competition.

Natural Monopoly

An industry in which economies of scale are so great that a single firm can produce the industry’s product at a lower average total cost than would be possible if more than one firm produced the product.

Horizontal Market

A market that appeals to a wide range of consumers across different industries or sectors.