Each branch has powers special to them. Each branch also has a power that checks another branch. This allows for equal power and importance.
A persons record has alot to do with it. They normally consider the severity of the crime and the circumstances surrounding it. Some crimes put a person ineligible for bail. A persons record is another consideration. Someone who has a long record may be subject to bigger bail amounts, if any at all. Another thing, if a problematic person has tendencies for being late to court, or not showing up at all. Judges have been know to look at a persons family life and employment status. A persons reputation can really count. I hope this has given you enough information.
I think it would be conditioned stimulus but I'm probably wrong.
Geography has a profound effect on where civilizations settle. The earliest civilizations resided within river valleys, and used the area around them to create opportunities to benefit their growth. Mountains, rivers, and plateaus provided natural defenses, at the cost of movement and trade.