Explain in Brief the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Issued by the U.S.Sentencing

question 53

Essay

Explain in brief the federal sentencing guidelines issued by the U.S.Sentencing Commission.

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Definitions:

Ordinance

A piece of legislation enacted by a city or town government dealing with a variety of matters like zoning, safety regulations, and public behavior.

Police Powers

The capacity of the state to regulate behavior and enforce order within its territory, often exercised to protect a community’s health, safety, and welfare.

Federalism

A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, like states or provinces.

Equal Protection Clause

A clause in the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that prevents states from denying “the equal protection of the laws” to any citizen. This clause implies that all citizens are created equal.