To Be Fair, a Sentencing Scheme Must Allow the Judge

question 37

Multiple Choice

To be fair, a sentencing scheme must allow the judge or jury _______ to shape sentences to fit individuals and their crimes.

• A)discretion
• B)power
• C)time
• D)discrimination

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