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    Unit 3 Assignment Kaplan University CJ299-02 Unit 3 Assignment When we talk about different types of sentencing the most coming types are indeterminate and determinate. They both serve the same function but have different out comes. They are both build to serve as punishments but to also rehabilitate at the same time. The main difference between these two sentences is the fact that indeterminate sentences offer early release in the form of parole and determinate sentences do not. Indeterminate

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    the university of california also in states with more undocumented workers “skilled workers made more money and worked more hours; the economy’s productivity grew.” In addition to that a recent study from a republican group estimated that quote “reform could raise economic growth by a percentage point and raise GDP by up to 1‚500 dollars per person and reduce the deficit by up to 2.5 trillion”. From increasing wages to improving productivity and raising gross domestic product it is evident that

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    Exam 4 Study Guide Sentencing 1. The 5 philosophies of purpose of punishment (purposes‚ examples‚ pros and cons): a. Deterrence (specific and general) b. Incapacitation c. Retribution d. Rehabilitation e. Restorative Justice 2. Corporal Punishment 3. History of punishment- banishment‚ sterilization‚ transportation 4. Civil commitment 5. Legally sane / insanity / guilty but mentally ill 6. What factors could prevent a fair sentence in court? 7. Presentence investigation report 8. Indeterminate

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    historic one filled with surprises such as Donald Trump pulling out a whimsical win. The election showed how Americans are truly fed up with the American government as we saw an immense amount of support for two candidates that wanted huge government reform these two being Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders. With the rise of Bernie Sanders we saw a huge wave of support by Americans to become a more socialistic society than we already are today. While they should certainly be giving credit for wanting to

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    immigration reform

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    Ken Kesmen Craig Centrie AAS 382 26‚ Mar. 2013 The number of undocumented immigrants living in the United States today is approximated to be at about 12 million. The deficit of sufficient economic opportunities in many other countries remains to inspire foreigners to come to the United States‚ whether they’re legal or illegal. They are craving the American Dream‚ the change and opportunity to live a better life. American companies are inspired at how much economic advantages they can

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    educational reform

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    The subject of educational reform in light of the internet generation is one that is both controversial and thought provoking. When you look at quality of sources books are reputable but persistently outdated; the internet is updated constantly and cost-effective. The internet also provides incomparable numbers of sources for information‚ whereas a classroom has a regimented set of curriculum support from books and handouts. Classroom settings also only provide a peer to peer connection in eyesight

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    Education Reform

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    America is faced with a challenge harmful to the future of the nation: education reform. This issue was brought about by the idea that America’s public school system is failing. Many have opinions as to why the system is not working‚ why students are failing‚ and why we are ranked as the twenty-ninth in our education system (anaphora). However‚ Finland is the fifth most successful education system in the world (Reporters‚ 2015). Unlike many countries‚ Finland emphasizes on equality and well-being

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    and has its own set of circumstances. Crime is no different‚ which is why it often difficult to effectively use policies like mandatory minimum sentences‚ because not every crime is the same. It is acceptable for their to be some disparity in sentencing for similar crimes‚ but there still needs to be some consistency. The initiation of mandatory minimum sentences was due in large part to the fact that judges had too much discretion and it led to many similar cases having wildly different sentences

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    The purpose of education is to give to the body and to the soul all the beauty and all the perfection of which they are capable." - Plato • "Education is preparation to live completely." - Herbert Spencer • "A complete and generous education fits a man to perform justly‚ skillfully‚ and magnanimously all the offices‚ both public and private‚ of peace and war." - John Milton • "Education seeks‚ by social stimulus‚ guidance‚ and control‚ to develop the natural powers of the child‚ so

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    37th in the world. A reform is needed. Many countries around the world have already implemented reformed healthcare plans. In this paper the healthcare system of France will be outlined as will the healthcare system of the United States. Suggestions for improvements will be laid out and the current weaknesses will be discussed. There is a way to provide every citizen with healthcare. In 1945 France started a public health insurance program. In 2005 there was a reform to change over to coordinated

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