Social inequality affects the exercise of _____ and the extent to which reliance on the criminal justice system can reduce crime.

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Legal discretion refers to the power that legal authorities have to make decisions in individual cases based on their judgment and interpretation of the law. Social inequality can affect this discretion, as individuals from lower socioeconomic statuses are more likely to be subjected to harsher punishments and less likely to receive leniency from legal authorities. This, in turn, can lead to disparities in the criminal justice system and potentially perpetuate crime. The concept of legal maxims is not directly related to social inequality, and personal discretion and maxims do not involve legal authorities.

Social Inequality Affects the Exercise of _____ and the Extent