Myths

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Beliefs based on emotion rather than analysis.

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When is a murder eligible for a death sentence in states that allow for the punishment of death for murder?

A. If the murder victim is of special class (e.g. police officer). B. If the murder meets special mitigating circumstances. C. If the murder meets special aggravating circumstances. D. A & C only

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In Booker, the Court held that under the holdings of Apprendi and Blakely, the Federal Sentencing Guidelines violated the Sixth Amendment's right to:

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American cities increasingly use _____________at intersections to monitor and ticket people who run red lights

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following best describes Beccaria’s position regarding punishment as a deterrent to crime?

a. It must include rehabilitation b. It must be religion-based c. It must be certain and swift d. It must be disproportionate to the crime

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