In Differential Response to Calls for Service, Responses to Citizens

question 1

Multiple Choice

In differential response to calls for service, responses to citizens' calls to 911 for service are matched to the type and ____________________ of the calls.

• A) severity
• B) location
• C) numerical order
• D) time of day

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Definitions:

Utilitarian Justification

A moral philosophy that advocates for actions that maximize happiness and well-being for the majority of a population.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as a person consumes more of a good, the satisfaction (utility) from consuming each additional unit decreases.

Maximin Criterion

The claim that the government should aim to maximize the well-being of the worst-off person in society.

Equal Income

A hypothetical or policy-driven scenario where all individuals or households receive the same amount of income.