Judicial decisions have constantly held that it is unconstitutional for a judge to base a sentence on a defendant’s race, gender, ethnicity, or nationality but juries have the power to do so in which situation?

a. when compelling circumstances exist
b. when aggravating factors are present
c. never
d. only when a unanimous vote is reached


c. never

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a. True b. False

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