Sentencing Guidelines Were Created for Which of the Following Reasons

question 8

Multiple Choice

Sentencing guidelines were created for which of the following reasons?

• A)increase levels of discretion within the judiciary
• B)eliminate racial, gender, and class-based discrimination in courts
• C)create parole boards and offer more parole options
• D)create a system in which offenders would receive different sentences for similar crimes

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Definitions:

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The more of any one good consumed in a given period, the less incremental satisfaction is generated by consuming a marginal or incremental unit of the same good.

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Total Utility

The total satisfaction or benefit received by consuming a particular amount of a good or service.

Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure or benefit gained by a consumer from using an additional unit of a product or service.