Case 2-2 Governor Smith Is Concerned with the Crime Rates in His

question 21

Multiple Choice

Case 2-2
Governor Smith is concerned with the crime rates in his state. He calls a special session of his cabinet and also contacts a few of the state senators to initiate a special session of Congress. Governor Smith wants to specifically address his states sentencing strategies. NARREND:
-After a review of all the sentences imposed during the prior year, Governor Smith is concerned that judges are too influenced by nonlegal factors in determining the appropriate sentence. Which of the following would not be considered a nonlegal factor?

• A)Age
• B)Gender
• C)Social Class
• D)Severity of the offense

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Gonad

An organ in animals that produces gametes; testes in males and ovaries in females.

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Referring to the adrenal glands or their function, which is to produce hormones like cortisol and adrenaline that help control stress, metabolism, blood pressure, and other vital functions.

Endocrine System

A network of glands and organs that produce, store, and secrete hormones to regulate the body's metabolism, growth, and development.

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