John Jones is on trial for murder. The prosecutors have decided to charge him with a(n) ________ crime, which means if convicted he would be eligible for the death penalty.
A. egregious
B. heinous
C. life
D. capital
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
An unemployment rate of zero cannot be expected since
A) there are some people who do not want to work. B) there will always be discouraged workers. C) aggregate demand can never create enough job vacancies. D) some portion of the labor force will always be between jobs.
How does the burden of proof differ between a civil and criminal case?
What will be an ideal response?
The Nation's Toughest Drug Law provides an example of
a. bleeding heart liberal judges who are too lenient with convicted offenders b. How mandatory sentencing laws lead to early dismissals and increases in sentencing delays c. a cost-effective way to achieve incapacitation, deterrence and rehabilitation d. racial discrimination that can occur in any part of the criminal justice system