Which of the Factors Below Would Likely Have Had the Most

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the factors below would likely have had the most impact on the sentencing decision of Judge Jones,given what we know from the preface?

• A)the seriousness of the crime
• B)aggravating circumstances
• C)mitigating circumstances
• D)judicial philosophy

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Definitions:

Ethnocentrism

The tendency to evaluate other cultures according to the standards and customs of one's own culture, often leading to prejudice against other cultures.

Negative Sanctions

Punishments or penalties applied by a society or a group within a society against its members who violate established norms, laws, or expectations.

Authoritative Body

An organization or institution possessing the power, credibility, and legitimacy to enforce rules, make decisions, and govern within a specific domain or sector.

Formal Institution

An establishment founded on established laws and organized principles, playing a critical role in society, such as governmental bodies, educational institutions, and corporations.