What Is the Second Most Important Factor in Sentencing

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the second most important factor in sentencing?

• A)the defendant's prior record
• B)the seriousness of the offense
• C)the injury to the victim
• D)cost of incarceration

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Definitions:

Direct Taxes

Taxes levied directly on an individual's or organization's income or wealth.

Marginal Tax Rate

The percentage of tax levied on each additional dollar of income, representing the tax rate applicable to every tax bracket for which you're eligible.

Tax Reform Act

refers to legislation aimed at modifying the tax system. One well-known example is the Tax Reform Act of 1986 in the United States, which simplified the income tax code, broadened the tax base, and eliminated many tax shelters.

Kemp-Roth Tax Cut

A significant federal tax cut in the United States passed in 1981, aiming to stimulate economic growth through reduced individual income tax rates.