In the case of Lockhart v. McCree (1986), the Supreme Court heard an appeal regarding the use of "death-qualified" jurors. In its decision on the issue, the Court ruled that _________.
A. not enough research has been done to decide if death qualification is discriminatory
B. psychologists have not provided "a solid empirical basis" for the claim that juries produced by death qualification are more likely to convict
C. the Constitution does not prohibit the states from "death-qualifying" juries in death penalty cases
D. the resultant jury was unrepresentative
Answer: C
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