Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Chivalry

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the chivalry effect in the criminal justice system of the United States?

• A) Male offenders are given more time in parole than female offenders.
• B) This effect rarely comes into play when it comes to violent crimes.
• C) Hispanic female offenders are given more jail time than white female offenders.
• D) Mitigating circumstances lead to lesser punishment for women than for men.

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Definitions:

Public Good

An item or service delivered at no cost to all individuals in a society, facilitated by either public authorities or a charitable organization or person.

Rival in Consumption

A characteristic of a good where its consumption by one person reduces its availability for another person.

Substitutes

Goods or services that can replace each other in use or consumption, where an increase in the price of one leads to an increase in demand for the other.

Nonrival in Consumption

Nonrival in Consumption describes a good where one individual's consumption does not reduce availability to others, such as a public broadcast.