In Roper v. Simmons (2005 ), the Supreme Court ruled that:
A) it is unconstitutional to sentence someone to death if they are mentally ill.
B) it is unconstitutional to sentence someone to death if they were under 18 when they committed the crime.
C) it is unconstitutional to sentence someone to death if they had the mental capacity of a child under 18 when they committed the crime.
D) the death penalty discriminates against minorities, and is thus unconstitutional.
E) the death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment, and thus unconstitutional.
B
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A) the amount of monetary payments households actually receive before paying personal income taxes. B) the dollar value of all final goods and services produced in a country in a year. C) the total of factor payments to owners of resources. D) the amount of monetary payments households actually receive after paying personal income taxes.
Which legislation was passed in the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that greatly expanded the ability of government agents to monitor and apprehend suspected terrorists?
A. Patriot Act B. Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act C. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act D. Securities Act
The Auburn system utilized a unique prison architecture known as __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Under which of the following circumstances can a victim use lethal force against the attacker for self-defense?
A. before the attacker physically assaults the victim B. when the victim risks further peril during escape C. if the victim wants to punish the attacker D. when attacker makes derogatory gestures