The 1976 federal court case of Pugh v. Locke introduced the totality of conditions standard. That standard, said the court, is to be used in evaluating whether prison conditions are ________.

A. overboard
B. severe and unjust
C. cruel and unusual
D. just deserts


Answer: C

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