Which of the following cases became the most significant challenge to capital punishment after capital punishment was reinstated?

A. McCleskey v. Kemp
B. Roper v. Simmons
C. Atkins v. Virginia
D. Ford v. Wainwright


A. McCleskey v. Kemp

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Which of the following criminal legal system terms is meant to shield youths from the stigma of juvenile delinquency and to signify their need for special treatment?

a. status offense b. subaltern offense c. delinquent offense d. youth-category offense

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During the political era all police officials were political appointees from chief on down

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which guideline identifies the main problem in the preceding question?

a. Avoid vagueness b. Avoid negatives and double negatives c. Avoid making either disagreement or agreement disagreeable d. Make response choices mutually exclusive

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The smallest, local jails in America are called police ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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