Which constitutional amendment refers to "cruel and unusual punishment"?
A) Fifth
B) Fourth
C) Eighth
D) Sixth
Answer: C
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The original standard in the U.S. regarding deadly force was known as the _____.
A) reasonable force rule B) fleeing-felon rule C) dangerous felon rule D) public safety rule
Upon release, most inmates are unemployed and have difficulty finding jobs. What group is most likely to be unemployed in the United States, regardless of whether they've served time in prison?
a. male Caucasians under the age of 30 b. male Hispanics under the age of 30 c. male African Americans under the age of 30 d. male African Americans aged 30 or over e. male Hispanics aged 30 or over
The U.S. Supreme Court established the public safety exception to the Miranda rule in New York v. Quarles
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
If a body shows no visible rigor, it has probably been dead:
a. less than two hours or more than forty-eight hours. b. less than ten hours or more than seventy-two hours. c. less than twenty-four hours or more than seventy-two hours. d. more than two hours or less than forty-eight hours.