The Criminal Justice System Involves a Tremendous Amount of Discretion

question 9

True/False

The criminal justice system involves a tremendous amount of discretion.

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Definitions:

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock, representing the amount that the issuer agrees to pay at maturity or the value assigned to a stock for accounting purposes, respectively.

Matures

Refers to the final payment date of a loan or other financial instrument, at which point the principal (and all remaining interest) is due to be paid.

Par-value

The par value of a bond, share of stock, or coupon as declared by the issuer.

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if held until it matures, including all interest payments and the repayment of principal.