In an Effort to Eliminate the Inequities of Disparity by Removing

question 26

Multiple Choice

In an effort to eliminate the inequities of disparity by removing judicial bias from the sentencing process, many states and the federal government have turned to ____, which require judges to dispense legislatively determined sentences based on factors such as the seriousness of the crime and the offender's prior record.

• A) mandatory sentencing laws
• B) indeterminate sentencing laws
• C) sentencing guidelines
• D) truth-in-sentencing laws

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Definitions:

L-Dopa

A precursor to dopamine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and dopamine-responsive dystonias, as it is capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier.

Parkinson Disease

Parkinson's Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia, due to the loss of dopamine-producing neurons.

Synapses

Synapses are the junctions through which neurons signal to each other or to non-neuronal cells, allowing for the transmission of electrical or chemical signals across the nervous system.

Calcium

A chemical element essential for life, playing critical roles in cell signaling, muscle contraction, and bone strength.