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The History and Nature of Parole in the United States

Question 5 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Why were tasks and not time so important to Maconochie's report on penal practices?

Answer
A
Tasks and marks were not equal measures so the tasks could determine time served
B
Tasks are a contribution to society and should be a better measure than time for a prisoner to earn release
C
A fast worker can do more tasks in less time, which made the mark system confusing
D
Tasks are concrete and time is more difficult to measure
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