Which constitutional amendment refers to "cruel and unusual punishment"?

A) Fifth
B) Fourth
C) Eighth
D) Sixth


Answer: C

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A) reasonable force rule B) fleeing-felon rule C) dangerous felon rule D) public safety rule

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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

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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

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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.

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