The landmark case in which the Supreme Court called for a ban on the death penalty in Georgia, ruling its law was capricious (and, hence, cruel and unusual punishment) is:
a. Furman v. Georgia.
b. Coker v. Department of Corrections.
c. Gregg v. Georgia.
d. Ford v. Georgia.
a
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A) True B) False
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a. Criminal b. Conflict c. Retreatist d. Incompetent
Besides intelligence, what are two additional risk factors that may predispose one to crime/delinquency? Explain, in detail, how the risk factors can increase the likelihood of criminal behavior.
What will be an ideal response?
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a. White-collar criminals are difficult to shame. b. White-collar crime is a rational act. c. Federal agencies are eager to throw criminal executives in prison. d. White-collar criminals conceive of themselves as more threatening than street criminals.