Question

____________ refers to inconsistencies resulting from the decision-making process. By contrast, ____________ refers to illegitimate influences on the sentencing process related to the characteristics of the defendant being sentenced.

Answer 1

Disparity, discrimination.

Step-by-step explanation:

• In decision making process, disparity exists when there is inconsistency and inequality in the allotment of funds, schemes, bills, political resources etc. by the legislation.
• The most common disparity that occur in decision making process is the economic disparity.

• Discrimination is the act of unfair treatment towards a certain group of individuals, gender, community, race, etc.

• In a legal process, discrimination occurs when sentencing processes or verdicts are construed according to the characteristics of the defendant.