When given the choice of the death sentence or life imprisonment without parole (LWOP), a majority of those polled between 1985 and 1999 preferred the death sentence, but by 2011, the position had reversed with ______ % supporting the death penalty and ______% supporting LWOP.

a. 47; 51
b. 48; 50
c. 49; 50
d. 49; 51


Ans: B

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

Which of the following is NOT a decision prosecutors make?

a. To charge or not to charge suspects b. The specific crime to which to charge suspects c. To issue a warrant d. To transfer the case from the criminal justice system to a social services program

Criminal Justice

Serendipity refers to an unexpected discovery

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Criminal Justice

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following school-related variables have been associated with gang involvement?

A. low attachment to school B. lack of sports involvement C. low achievement in elementary school D. having a learning disability

Criminal Justice

According to the text, the majority of retail loss be attributed to:

a. Administrative Errors b. Employee/Internal Theft c. Shoplifting d. Vendor Fraud

Criminal Justice