______ reduces a judge's ability to use their discretion when sentencing.
A)Mandatory minimum sentencing
B)Zero-tolerance policies
C)Capital punishments
D)Social power

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Mandatory minimum sentencing laws require judges to impose a minimum sentence for certain crimes regardless of the individual circumstances of the case or the offender's history. As a result, judges have little discretion in determining an appropriate sentence, which reduces their ability to consider mitigating factors or individualized justice.

______ Reduces a Judge's Ability to Use Their Discretion When