A Period of Incarceration That Is Fixed by a Legislative

question 10

Short Answer

A period of incarceration that is fixed by a legislative body and cannot be reduced by judges or other corrections officials is called __________.

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Definitions:

Social Darwinism

The application of Darwin's theory of natural selection to social, political, and economic issues, often used to justify political conservatism, imperialism, and racism.

Conflict Theory

A perspective in sociology that sees society as an arena of inequality that generates conflict and change, focusing on the struggles between different social classes.

Explain Crime

The act of providing theories or reasons for criminal behavior, attempting to understand the underlying factors of deviance and societal responses.

Enlightenment Thinking

A philosophical movement of the 18th century emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism towards traditional doctrines.