Identify which of the following cases contended that mentally retarded individuals cannot be sentenced to death.
A. Furman v. Georgia
B. Atkins v. Virginia
C. Roper v. Simmons
D. Gregg v. Georgia
B. Atkins v. Virginia
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a. Prisons are housing fewer inmates due to human rights concerns. b. get tough legislation c. both (a) and (b) d. none of the above
What is your opinion of the Supreme Court?s decision in Miranda? Is Miranda necessary? Why do you feel this way?
What will be an ideal response?
Placing a country on the terrorism list imposes four main sets of US government sanctions. Which of the following four is NOT a sanction?
a. Ban on arms related exports. b. Prohibitions on economic assistance. c. Imposition of miscellaneous financial restrictions. d. Restriction on the sale and export of crude oil products.
What could a witness do that could lead to a mistrial?
What will be an ideal response?