The average time it takes to carry out an execution is 12 years because of:

a. numerous appeals.
b. time between conviction and jury decision.
c. sentencing by the judge.
d. prison administration delays.


a

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A) $2,800. B) $2,870. C) $2,700. D) $2,732.

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The Fourth Amendment requires that a magistrate evaluating an officer's request for a warrant be ____________ and detached

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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To prove a criminal violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act, the government must establish that two or more entities formed a combination or conspiracy that produces, or potentially produces, an unreasonable restraint of interstate in trade or commerce with intent to violate the law

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which case was the first U.S. Supreme Court decision to extend due process rights to children in juvenile courts?

a. Kent v. United States (1966) b. In re Gault (1967) c. In re Winship (1970) d. Breed v. Jones (1975)

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