In Woodson v. North Carolina, the Supreme Court struck down mandatory sentencing of capital punishment as ______________________ because it does not allow for any discretion.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: Cruel and Unusual
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a. The threat of possible armed conflict threatened the colonies. b. A series of early losses dramatically decreased the probability of victory. c. The publication of Common Sense had little impact on colonial sentiment. d. Individual colonies were passing resolutions supporting independence.
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) is an example of a regional collective defense organization
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In view of the text's definition of morality, it is evident that
a. morality and law do not intersect. b. morality is reflected in law, policies, and administrative rules. c. moral questions have little to do with the practical world of work. d. you cannot legislate morality.
To be officially elected president one must
a. receive a majority of the total Electoral College votes. b. have both the highest popular vote total and win a majority of the total Electoral College votes. c. win a majority in a congressional vote of confidence and investiture. d. win a plurality of total electoral college votes. e. win the popular vote.