Which case held that the death penalty may not be imposed on offenders who commit crimes before they are 18?

A. In re Gault
B. In re Winship
C. Thompson v. Oklahoma
D. Roper v. Simmons


Answer: D

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_____ hopes to teach convicted prisoners the lesson that crime doesn't pay by inflicting actual pain on them, so that when they get out of prison, they will not commit more crimes

a. Special deterrence c. Incapacitation b. General deterrence d. Rehabilitation

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Compare the rate of female delinquency with that of male offenders. What is the difference in the rate of delinquency and the type of offenses committed? How do you explain the difference?

What will be an ideal response?

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Even though the process of restorative justice is different from more traditional punishment, the outcomes are often quite similar.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What are suggestion techniques?

A) Subtly hinting to alter a subject's perception B) Suggesting alternate demands that could be more easily met C) Suggestions that are spoken in demanding tones D) Asking the advice of subject to gain trust

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