Liberals oppose the use of victim-impact testimony in the sentencing phase of trials for all these reasons EXCEPT:
a) It exacerbates existing race and class disparities. b) It is the job of the criminal justice system, not victims' families, to determine appropriate punishments. c) It denies the defendant the right to confront his or her accuser. d) Sympathetic victims will unfairly prejudice juries against defendants.
C
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A. double-effect B. good intentions C. just response D. retaliation E. fog of war
Which of these was a feature of the leadership class in Plato's ideal city?
a. Wealth to prevent internal competition b. Strict military disciple to keep control over the warrior class c. Housing with the masses to keep them connected to the people d. Communal living and shared child-rearing to discourage favoritism
What was the reaction of the public to the killings at the Columbine High School?
A) indifferent B) illogical C) neurotic D) shocked E) without sympathy
How could the Articles of Confederation be amended?
A. by approval of nine of the thirteen state delegations to Congress B. by approval of seven of the thirteen state delegations to Congress C. by a majority vote of Congress D. by approval of all thirteen state delegations to Congress E. by approval of eleven of the thirteen state delegations to Congress