Several state legislatures are reconsidering the death penalty in the light of ________
A. the increased use of DNA evidence that has exonerated a number of individuals convicted of crimes
B. the increased activism surrounding the rights of the underprivileged
C. the rapid development in technology
D. higher literacy rates among the poor
E. the increased activism surrounding the rights of minority communities
A
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Which of the following crimes is classified as inchoate?
a. Rape c. Larceny b. Robbery d. Solicitation
What is the difference between hard and soft power?
a. Hard power is relatively more difficult to use effectively than soft power. b. Hard power is typically used by revisionist powers while soft power is used by status quo powers. c. Hard power aims at affecting behavior while soft power aims at affecting preferences. d. Hard power is used during war while soft power is used during peacetime.
A case involving a foreign citizen is under the jurisdiction of
a. the federal courts. b. the citizen's home state. c. the state courts for criminal charges. d. the International Court of Justice.
Given its six year, staggered terms and indirect elections by state legislatures, the Senate was designed to
a. react quickly to public pressure or crises. b. slow down the pace of legislation and cool popular passions. c. consider the input of the people, not elites, when considering laws. d. be more unified around partisan principles than the House.