The Passage of Which of the Following Aligned the Mission

question 22

Multiple Choice

The passage of which of the following aligned the mission of the state prisons with a retributive philosophy?

• A) California's Uniform Determinate Sentencing Act
• B) Maryland's Sentencing Reform Act
• C) New York's Retributive Sentencing Act
• D) Washington's Indeterminate Sentencing Act

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Cost Center

A department or segment of a business wherein costs can be directly attributed, but which does not directly generate revenue.

Allocation Basis

Allocation basis is a criterion used to distribute costs among different departments, products, or activities based on their use or consumption.

Departmental Costs

Costs that are attributed directly to a specific department within an organization.

Decentralized Organization

An organizational structure where decision-making authority is distributed among various levels and departments, enhancing flexibility and responsiveness.