What Is the Justification for Harsh Sentencing Guidelines Like California's

question 101

Multiple Choice

What is the justification for harsh sentencing guidelines like California's controversial "three strikes" law?

• A) deterrence of future crimes
• B) rehabilitation of criminals
• C) retribution for crimes
• D) reform of individual criminals

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Definitions:

Gyrase

An enzyme that introduces negative supercoils into DNA, which is crucial for DNA replication and transcription, mainly found in bacteria.

Amino Acids

The building blocks of proteins, consisting of a basic amino group, an acidic carboxyl group, and a unique side chain.

Hydrogen Bonds

A weak bond between two molecules resulting from an electrostatic attraction between a proton in one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other.