Under Mandatory Sentencing Schemes, the Power of Sentencing Shifted to the ______

question 82

Multiple Choice

Under mandatory sentencing schemes, the power of sentencing shifted to the ______.

• A)judge
• B)legislature
• C)prosecutor
• D)parole boards

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Definitions:

Positivist Perspective

An approach that underscores the importance of empirical evidence and methodological study in understanding human behavior, especially in the context of criminal actions and their sociological implications.

Subjective

Refers to anything based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions, rather than external facts or evidence.

Positivist Perspective

An approach in sociology and criminology that emphasizes the use of empirical evidence to understand and change human behavior.

Voluntary Act

An action undertaken by an individual based on their free will or decision, without coercion.