In _____ the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that execution of developmentally disabled defendants was unconstitutional

a. Roper v. Simmons (2005)
b. McCleskey v. Kemp (1987)
c. Gregg v. Georgia (1976)
d. Atkins v. Virginia (2002)


d

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a. True b. False

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

1. Sentence agreements reduce the judge’s discretion. 2. Likelihood of conviction is the primary factor that guides a prosecutor’s decision whether or not to charge. 3. Grand juries are open proceedings to ensure oversight. 4. When a grand jury returns an indictment, they return what is called a “true bill.” 5. Suspects who are arrested will be booked at the arresting officer’s station.

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How would you describe the Fair Labor Standards Act and the way it operates in policing?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which Supreme Court case established the federal standards for police use of force?

A) Riverside v. McLaughlin B) Tennessee v. Garner C) Draper v. United States D) Graham v. Connor

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