Identify the reasons that the death penalty was eliminated for persons who committed their offense when they were juveniles.
What will be an ideal response?
Based on standards of decency, the execution of minors violated the Eighth Amendment’s cruel and unusual punishment clause. Other reasons include a general consensus against the death penalty for minors among state legislatures, the disproportionate nature of the punishment, and international opposition to the juvenile death penalty.
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Due Process is a guaranteed right found only in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
a. True b. False
Either side may impeach a witness, as provided for in which Federal Rule of Evidence?
a. FRE 603 b. FRE 605 c. FRE 607 d. None of the above
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. According to the findings of Hunter’s (1999) study, police officers support strategies that address misconduct that involve administrators serving as role models. 2. Studies generally find that allegations of misconduct against solo, inexperienced attorneys are less likely to be prosecuted. 3. Historical and cultural factors have been shown to be a predictor of political corruption. 4. The Iran Contra affair is an example of how despite his involvement, a President managed to avoid negative fallout from the scandal. 5. Those who commit election law violations may be subject to capital punishment.
Describe the future of juvenile justice in the United States.
What will be an ideal response?