The "Republican Code Movement" Had an Impact on the Early

question 11

Multiple Choice

The "republican code movement" had an impact on the early American criminal justice system by:

• A) Placing a greater emphasis on the use of legislatures in making laws
• B) Requiring judges to be appointed by political leaders rather than elected
• C) Requiring the death penalty for even minor offenses
• D) Eliminating all liberal criminal laws

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Equity Principle

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A tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount subject to taxation, meaning all taxpayers pay the same percentage of their income.

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