In Atkins v. Virginia (2002), the U.S. Supreme Court reversed its position and banned the use of the death penalty for mentally retarded murderers because of a change in the _____.

a. number of mentally retarded individuals committing murder
b. definition of mentally retarded
c. personal opinion of the majority of Supreme Court Justices
d. public opinion opposing the death penalty for the mentally retarded


d. public opinion opposing the death penalty for the mentally retarded

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________ control is a policy response, whereas economic conditions, demographic shifts, citizen attitudes, and changes in family composition are less intentional

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, ______________ were more likely than Caucasians to be victim of personal crimes

a. Asian Americans b. Latino Americans c. Native Americans d. All of the above

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Which method of selecting judges is a combination of elections and appointments?

a. legislative appointment b. elections c. executive appointment d. merit

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The statement "Providing more educational opportunities to lower-income individuals will reduce crime" is a hypothesis

a. True b. False

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