In Sentencing a Defendant It Is Impermissible for a Federal

question 48

Multiple Choice

In sentencing a defendant it is impermissible for a federal district court to depart from a sentence prescribed by the sentencing guidelines on the basis of ____________________.

• A) the defendant's race, religion, or national origin
• B) the defendant's sex
• C) the defendant's socioeconomic status
• D) any of these factors

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Definitions:

System 1 Processes

Intuitive, automatic, immediate, and effortless thinking processes, as defined by psychologist Daniel Kahneman.

Instinctual

Relating to or based on instinct, innate and automatic responses to stimuli.

Gifted

Describing individuals who possess above-average intelligence or talents in specific areas.

Psychological

Pertaining to the mind or mental processes, involving aspects of cognitive, emotional, and social behavior and functions.