A system for the judicial determination of a relatively firm sentence based on specific aggravation or mitigating circumstances is called ___________.

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Sentencing guidelines provide a system for judges to determine a relatively firm sentence based on specific aggravation or mitigating circumstances. Mandatory sentencing involves a set minimum sentence for certain crimes, while indefinite sentencing allows for a wide range of possible sentences without any specific guidelines. Indeterminate sentencing involves a minimum and maximum sentence but leaves the final decision to the parole board.

A System for the Judicial Determination of a Relatively Firm