A standard to be used in evaluating whether prison conditions are cruel and unusual is called the ________.
What will be an ideal response?
totality of conditions
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African Americans were 10-12% of total U.S. population during 20th century, but were 54% of persons executed in mid-20th century
a. True b. False
A person is arrested for speeding. The officer orders the driver out of the car, pats down his outer clothing, feels no weapons but does feel what seems like a "rock" of cocaine. A search of the driver's pocket is unconstitutional
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements most accurately explains how participants justify violence in the name of religion?
a. God wills it, and will reward those who participate in violence done in the name of the faith. b. The faith tradition is under attack from non-believers and must be defended at all costs. c. Non-believers do not understand the faith tradition, and so they all must be exterminated. d. Both “God wills it, and will reward those who participate in violence done in the name of the faith” and “The faith tradition is under attack from non-believers and must be defended at all costs.”
A juror can be dismissed from the jury panel if the prosecutor or defense attorney feels he or she cannot evaluate the evidence against the defendant in a fair manner. This is known as a ______________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word