The issue of errors in a number of capital cases is a serious concern because it creates doubt about whether justice, a cardinal virtue, is served by capital punishment, especially since there is no way to correct a mistake

This is of greatest concern to which ethical system? a. Utilitarianism
b. Formalism
c. Virtue Ethics
d. None of the above


c

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According to Model Rule 1.6 (b)(1), this rule ______.

a. states that legal representation should not be denied to those who are unable to afford legal services b. adopts flexibility by allowing a lawyer to not be obliged to accept a client whose character or cause the lawyer regards as repugnant c. requires lawyers must take “reasonable remedial measures” when they come to know evidence is false d. allows a lawyer, in certain narrowly defined circumstances, to disclose confidential client information to prevent future harm

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Which of the following has substantially hindered our efforts to reduce terrorist financing?

a. Illegal enterprises. b. Globalization. c. Money laundering. d. Illegal financing.

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A study conducted in the late 1970s showed that patrol officers spent nearly half of their time on calls for assistance and ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What standard has the Supreme Court applied to legislative redistricting based on race?

A. strict scrutiny B. heightened scrutiny C. rational basis test D. totality-of-circumstances

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