Which of the Following Is Considered a Mitigating Circumstance

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a mitigating circumstance?

• A)A history of physical abuse as a child.
• B)A history of prior convictions.
• C)Blatant disregard for the safety of others.
• D)The use of a weapon in the commission of the crime.

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Definitions:

Social Egalitarian

Advocating for social equality and a belief in the equitable distribution of wealth and opportunities among all people.

Libertarian

describes a political philosophy that emphasizes freedom, autonomy, and voluntary association, with a significant emphasis on individual rights and minimal state intervention.

Unjust

Unjust refers to something that is not based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.

Categorical Imperative

A foundational concept in ethics, particularly within Immanuel Kant's philosophy, that requires individuals to act according to principles that could be universally applied.