Which of the Following Is NOT a Decision That Is

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a decision that is in the discretion of correctional officials?

• A) assign convicts appropriate housing in prison or jail
• B) impose sentences
• C) punish prisoners who misbehave
• D) reward prisoners who behave well

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Definitions:

Marginal Tax Rate

It is the rate at which the last dollar of income is taxed, reflecting the percentage of tax applied to your income for each tax bracket in which you qualify.

Taxable Income

The amount of income subject to taxes, after all deductions and exemptions are taken into account.

Nominally Progressive

Pertaining to tax structures where the nominal rates increase as the taxable base increases, without necessarily resulting in a higher effective tax rate on higher incomes due to possible deductions and exemptions.

Regressive Effect

A situation where a policy or economic condition disproportionately impacts lower-income individuals more negatively than those with higher incomes.