SAGE News Clips: The Death PenaltyThis 2011 news clip, released just prior to the execution of Troy Davis, highlights the controversy surrounding Davis' conviction and death sentence for the murder of off-duty police officer Mark MacPhail in Savannah, Georgia in 1989. Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 270, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Murder is considered a ______ crime because it violates the moral conscience and is considered wrong in and of itself.
A. mala in se
B. mala prohibita
C. mala singula
D. mala scelus
Answer: A
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