The 8th Amendment requires the states to formally adopt a set of sentencing goals and then adhere to those goals when imposing criminal sentences

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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This Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from illegal searches and seizures:

a. First b. Fifth c. Fourth d. Second

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Identify a true statement about the felony murder rule.

A. In modern jurisdictions, the rule is inapplicable to unintentional or unintended killings. B. The rule excludes felonies classified as inherently dangerous. C. The rule applies as long as there was an intent to commit the felony and a death resulted. D. Under this rule, the prosecution has the burden of proving specific intent to kill.

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Délits are classified as “second-tier” crimes, they are very serious offenses such as:

A. robbery B. aggravated assault C. sexual assault D. All of these

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