To impose the death penalty, the jury must find the existence of a(n) __________ circumstance

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


aggravating

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What is a major difference between India and Pakistan?

a. India is mostly Muslim while Pakistan's official state religion is Hinduism. b. Pakistan's population is nearly ten times that of India. c. India is extremely upset with Pakistan's claiming of Kashmir after the splitting of the nations and has long fought to make it an Indian territory. d. India has had a mostly secular government while Pakistan has had many governmental troubles resulting in different governments.

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In what hearing, does the defendant, in open court, admit to the conduct central to the criminality of crimes charged?

a. allocution c. disposition b. Boykin d. sentencing

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Since the 1970s, capital punishment has been used exclusively for _______ offenses

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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According to NCVS, most sexual assaults (75%) are committed by strangers

a. True b. False

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