In Ake v. Oklahoma (1985) the Supreme Court ruled that
A. all are entitled to a speedy trial.
B. poor defendants who plead insanity are entitled to psychiatric assistance at state expense.
C. the guilty but insane plea is to be allowed in federal court.
D. the burden of proof in insanity cases is on the prosecution.
B
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a. end of menopause when childbearing is no longer possible. b. feeling of a "new life" experienced following divorce. c. launching of the last child from the family home. d. death of a life-long spouse.
What is the principal reason for the judge's diminished sentencing power?
The fact that George is worried about how the recession will impact his current job status is best associated with a. individual timing of life events in relation to external historical events. b. the synchronization of individual transitions with collective familial ones. c. the impact of earlier life events on current conditions
d. history determining the outcome of life.
Regarding intelligence, creativity, and wisdom, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Rational thinking can lead to correct, but uninspired answers. b. People who are wise tend to be intelligent, but not creative. c. Wise people are open and tolerant. d. People can be intelligent without being wise or creative.