Which of the Following Does the Text Identify as an Important

question 69

Multiple Choice

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

• 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 crime prevention

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