Janelle has been asked to participate in a classroom debate about the death penalty, but her attitude on the issue keeps changing
She sometimes thinks that the death penalty is unconstitutional; at other times, she is impressed by the effectiveness of the death penalty in deterring crime. She is also concerned about how race affects decisions to invoke the death penalty and wonders if victims should have a say in determining sentences. Would it be accurate to say that Janelle has "nonattitudes" about the death penalty? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, State that this example does not mean that Janelle has "nonattitudes" about the death penalty.
2, Explain that Janelle's lack of a cohesive and stable opinion about the death penalty reflects a variety of ideas on the issue, not a nonattitude.
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A) constitutional, because to single out the Adventist for special consideration would amount to an establishment of religion by the federal government. B) unconstitutional, because the Adventist had the right to his free exercise of religion. C) unconstitutional, because the First Amendment's right to assemble includes the right not to assemble for reasons of religious conscience. D) constitutional, because the establishment clause only applies to actions of state governments, not the federal government. E) unconstitutional, because under the Fourteenth Amendment all Americans, regardless of religion, have a right to unemployment benefits when they have no job.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. the South Texas Prairie b. the High Plains c. the Edwards Plateau d. the Llano Uplift
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a. hypothetical; historical b. empirical; imagined c. quantitative; qualitative d. speculative; qualitative