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roselinechinyere27m

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What is true of sentencing?
 
  A. Indeterminate sentencing is considerably rare in the United States with only two states actually using it.
  B. Habitual offender laws prescribe a mandatory life sentence after two felony convictions.
  C. Typically, judges do not set sentences.
  D. Judges enjoy considerable discretion in sentencing, and they frequently give different sentences to defendants convicted of the same crime.
  E. Retribution is the primary goal of contemporary sentencing.

Question 2

Which of the following state officials is usually involved in ensuring that state laws are implemented properly?
 
  A. governor
  B. secretary of state
  C. lieutenant governor
  D. treasurer
  E. attorney general



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

E



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