One of the main ways in which Progressives planed to improve government was by "eliminating corruption" in both government and big business--in theory by bringing those who were corrupt to trial in court.
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Whether the offender is a "first-time" or repeat offender,
Whether the offender was an accessory (helping the main offender) or the main offender,
Whether the offender committed the crime under great personal stress or duress,
Whether anyone was hurt, and whether the crime was committed in a manner that was unlikely to result in anyone being hurt,
Whether the offender was particularly cruel to a victim, or particularly destructive, vindictive, etc.
(sometimes) whether the offender is genuinely contrite or remorseful.
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Definitions of commonwealth. a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them. synonyms: democracy, republic.