Which of the following statements, if true, would undermine "Premise Three" of Justice Marshall's argument?
A. The eighth amendment does not apply to the Furman case.
B. Several Supreme Court justices are in favor of the death penalty.
C. The Supreme Court has defended the death penalty in the past.
D. The Constitution was written by people who supported the death penalty.
B
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a. we are possessed of certain inalienable rights b. we are ends unto ourselves c. society exists for the good of its individual members d. All of the above
Descartes uses his method to systematically set forth the things he knew
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following is a possible negative consequence of stereotyping?
A. We may get a more accurate view of the stereotyped group. B. Using a stereotype can prevent us from seeing people as individuals. C. Stereotyping helps break down resistance. D. None of these answers is correct.
Metaphysical dualists believe that:
A. we have more control over our lives when we make "to do" lists. B. reality is made up of two distinct substances: mind and matter. C. there is only one substance and that is matter. The mind is merely the physical working of a brain. D. there are no moral truths. Morality is simply a matter of personal opinion.