What did the National Research Council conclude in its examination of the death penalty?
a. that the death penalty has no impact on the incidence of violent crime
b. that the costs associated with the death penalty outweigh the benefits
c. that the death penalty has a small, but significant deterrent effect
d. that the studies examining the death penalty's deterrent effect are flawed
Answer: d
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a. Both chambers have become more conservative. b. Both chambers have become more liberal. c. The House has become more conservative, while the Senate has become more liberal. d. The House has become more liberal, while the Senate has become more conservative.
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A. arise from the authority and responsibilities explicitly delegated to the President by law B. are quickly overturned by congressional action C. fail to cite the authority that allows the President to take action D. represent decisions by a president to disregard the plain text of the Constitution
In 1905, which revolution managed to establish a legislative body in Iran (then Persia)?
a. Middle Eastern b. White c. Green d. Constitutional e. Islamic
Recent legislation allows a local government to call off an election if __________
a. no one is running for the office b. there are no voters in the precinct c. there are no candidates for some positions d. no offices are contested