An election where a political party, such as the Republicans or Democrats, openly support a candidate for a judgeship is known as a(n):
a. nonpartisan election.
b. open election.
c. partisan election.
d. primary election.
c
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What types of economic and social disparities create disadvantages for the minority underclass to be successful?
a. income disparities and poor housing b. high unemployment and nontraditional family structures c. lack of medical insurance and poor health d. living in high crime areas and drug use
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Our understanding of the concept of national security will necessarily shape an assessment of the morality of measures intended to secure it. 2. Defense attorney Alan Dershowitz advocates use of judicially granted “torture warrants” to justify severe punishment of convicted terrorists. 3. Proponents of moral absolutism in relation to torture are commonly confronted with the ticking bomb scenario as a counterargument to moral absolutism. 4. The only legal model of torture that exists is in use in Columbia. 5. Self-defense is authorized under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.
In states that have adopted "stand your ground" laws, severe limits have been placed on the use of deadly force by the occupant of a dwelling
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which Supreme Court decision upheld the constitutionality of the death penalty where there were guidelines to control its application?
a. Gregg vs. Georgia b. Furman vs. Georgia c. Sellin vs. New York d. Lovett vs. Virginia