Alexander Maconochie Used a _____ System, Whereby the Duration of a Sentence

question 21

Multiple Choice

Alexander Maconochie used a _____ system, whereby the duration of a sentence would be decided by the prisoner's good conduct.

• A) determinate
• B) demerit
• C) checks-and-balances
• D) marks

Comprehend the definitions of law, its relationship with morality and justice, and the views of various legal scholars.

Understand the role and process of treaties within the U.S. legal system.

Compare and contrast civil and criminal law, including their purposes, processes, and sanctions.

Explain the categorization of law into substantive, procedural, constitutional, and criminal law.

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Definitions:

Deferred Liability

A deferred liability is a financial obligation that a company owes and is recorded on its balance sheet to be settled in a future period.

Uncertain Future Events

Events whose occurrence and impact cannot be predicted with certainty, often requiring risk management and contingency planning.

Contingent Liability

A possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the entity.

AASB 137

refers to an Australian accounting standard concerning the recognition and measurement of provisions, contingent liabilities, and contingent assets.