The writ of ________ is automatically issued in most jurisdictions to review a case when the death penalty is imposed to determine whether the facts warrant a conviction and the imposition of the death penalty

A) habeas corpus
B) certiorari
C) detainer
D) sequestration


Answer: B

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. integration B. dominance C. decision-making D. repression E. problem solving

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One of the key points of the U.S.A. Patriot Act is that it upset the historic balance between security and law enforcement needs and balances privacy and liberty interests.

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

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A researcher conducted a correlational analysis of two variables, number of convenience stores in the area and number of armed robberies committed. The correlational coefficient was found to be 0.87. What should the researcher conclude from this finding?

A. The relationship between convenience store prevalence and armed robbery is very weak. B. The relationship between convenience store prevalence and armed robbery is curvilinear and relatively weak. C. The relationship between convenience store prevalence and armed robbery is positive and weak. D. The relationship between convenience store prevalence and armed robbery is positive and strong.

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