Which of the Following Is an Established Argument in Favor

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an established argument in favor of discretion in the criminal justice system?

• A) Some state constitutions require discretion.
• B) Discretion is noncontroversial.
• C) Discretion is almost always effective.
• D) It is impossible for any law to be fairly enforced.
• E) Discretion is needed because the system lacks the resources to treat every case the same way.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to market equilibrium.

Short Run

A period of time during which at least one input in the production process is fixed, limiting the ability of a business to adjust to changes in market demand.

Industry Supply

The aggregate production of goods or services that companies within a particular sector can and want to offer at different pricing points.

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms producing identical products, where no single company has pricing power and market entry and exit are relatively easy.