Janice Was Convicted of Aggravated Robbery

question 20

Multiple Choice

Janice was convicted of aggravated robbery. Typically in this jurisdiction those convicted of this crime receive between 4 and 7 years in prison. During her sentencing, the judge noted that she would be reducing the sentence for Janice to 1 year and a day because she was a woman. Is this permissible?

• A) Yes, women should be treated more leniently by the criminal justice system due to their docile nature.
• B) Yes, women are impacted by punishment more harshly than men so their sentences need not be harsh.
• C) No, sentences should be based on a defendant's act rather than identity.
• D) No, unless she has children to take care of at home.

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Definitions:

Indifference Curve

A graph that shows different combinations of two goods among which a consumer is indifferent, implying the same level of utility for each combination.

Hicks Version

Refers to John Hicks' adaptation of consumer demand theory, particularly in relation to indifference curves and utility maximization.

Substitution Effect

A modification in buying behavior triggered by a change in goods' comparative prices, prompting people to switch from one product to another.

Indifference Curve

A graph representing combinations of goods that provide the same level of satisfaction to a consumer.