Which of the Following Is Not Something the Prosecutor Uses

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not something the prosecutor uses to determine which cases to drop or which cases to plea bargain?

• A) Defendant's prior record
• B) Injury to the victim
• C) Seriousness of the offense
• D) Case going to trial on a Friday afternoon

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Definitions:

Social Facts

General social features that exist on their own and are independent of individual manifestations.

Verstehen

A german term used by Max Weber to denote the importance of understanding social action from the perspective of those engaged in it.

Sociological Imagination

The ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and the larger society, a concept coined by C. Wright Mills.

Montesquieu

A French political philosopher known for his theory of separation of powers, which has influenced many modern democratic governments.