Match the Supreme Court case with the ruling

A) Punitive intent standard
B) Part of imprisonment involves loss of freedom.
C) Reasonable sensitivity standard
D) Test of proportionality
E) Inmates can sue prison officials for violation of rights.

1) Price v. Johnston
2) Cooper v. Pate
3) Bell v. Wolfish
4) Solem v. Helm
5) Holt v. Sarver


Answers: 1) B 2) E 3) A 4) D 5) C

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