Which constitutional amendment suggests that the framers of the Constitution did not consider the death penalty to be cruel and unusual punishment?

A. First
B. Fourth
C. Fifth
D. Sixth


C. Fifth

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It is estimated that there are over this many patriot groups currently in the United States

a. 100 b. 500 c. 1200 d. 2000

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The ______ was stopped after only a few days due to ethics issues.

a. San Diego Correctional Experiment b. Abu Ghraib Scandal c. Stanford Prison Experiment d. Sadul Grabi Scandal

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What is the main reason for the perpetration of sexual assaults on male inmates?

A) Sex is a way for inmates to express frustration with their situation. B) Sex is a vehicle for exploitation and degradation. C) Sex is being used as an expression of the aggressor's pathological personality. D) Sex is used as a means by which correctional officers can control inmates.

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Approximately _______ persons are shot and killed by police each year in the U.S.

a. 50 b. 100 c. 300 d. 1000

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