Which of the Following Does the Text Identify as an Important

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does the text identify as an important built-in characteristic of the criminal justice system in the United States?

• A) Standardization-treating all people the same way
• B) Discretion-deciding each case on its own merits
• C) Thoroughness-everyone who commits a crime should be charged
• D) Deterrence-basing all actions on deterring more crime

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Definitions:

Scarce Resources

Limited natural resources that are not abundant enough to satisfy all the wants and needs of a population.

Human Choice

The decision-making process by individuals based on preferences, resources, and information available, emphasizing the role of decision in economic behavior.

Economic Policy

Strategies and actions taken by the government to manage its economic affairs, aiming at objectives like sustainable growth, high employment, and stable prices.

Utility

A measure of the satisfaction, usefulness, or value that a consumer receives from consuming a product or service.