The reasoning behind the Payne v. Tennessee (1991) decision allowing victim-impact testimony was:

a. equating the defendant with the victim as individuals
b. elevating victims over the defendant's rights
c. elevating the judicial process over individuals
d. equating the judge's power with the jury's


A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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