Explain the impact of the Innocence Project on death penalty cases.

What will be an ideal response?


The Innocence Project focuses on providing convincing evidence, including DNA evidence, that some death row inmates are wrongfully convicted and should be exonerated.

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When entering location of dispute, which don't you do?

A. insert foot in door B. stand aside of door C. knock hard D. let them lead you into the house

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What effect has the recent recession had on the private prison industry?

A) The recession did not significantly affect the private prison industry. B) Many private prisons have closed as states reduced their prison populations. C) The increase in crime during the recession contributed to a need for more private prisons. D) The industry grew as states increased their use of private facilities instead of state-run prisons.

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The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine whether a law or action by the other branches of the government is constitutional is called:

a. writ of certiorari b. habeus corpus c. rule of four d. judicial review

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Media overreporting of crime tends to focus on:

a. arson. b. homicide. c. robbery. d. kidnapping.

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