What Is the Justification for Harsh Sentencing Guidelines,like California's "Three

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the justification for harsh sentencing guidelines,like California's "three strikes" law?

• A) deterrence of future crime
• B) rehabilitation of the criminal
• C) retribution for crimes in proportion to their damage
• D) the reform of individual criminals

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Definitions:

Welfare System

A government program designed to provide financial and other assistance to individuals and families in need.

Self-sufficiency

The ability of an individual, community, or nation to provide for its own needs without relying on external assistance.

Generous Level

A term not typically used in a specific technical context but generally refers to an amount or degree of something that is ample or more than adequate.

Two-tier Welfare

A welfare system structured on two levels, where basic universal benefits are provided, and additional supports can be accessed based on specific eligibility criteria.