Based on Apprendi V

question 26

Multiple Choice

Based on Apprendi v.New Jersey, facts used by the judge when determining the defendant's sentence must be decided by the:

• A)trier of the facts.
• B)trier of the laws.
• C)prosecutor.
• D)person writing the presentence investigation report.

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Definitions:

Normative Concept

An idea or standard that prescribes how things should be or what people ought to do, often based on values or ethical considerations.

Political Process

The methods and procedures used in the operation and governance of a political entity or organization.

Economic Criteria

Principles or standards used to evaluate and make decisions on economic policies, projects, or investments, considering efficiency, equity, and growth.

Income Inequality

The unequal distribution of income among individuals or households within a society or between countries.