In 2005, in the case of ______ the court found executing individuals under the age of 18 years old was considered unconstitutional and a violation of the Eighth Amendment’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

A. Roper v. Simmons
B. Atkins v. Virginia
C. Harper v. Virginia
D. Gregg v. Georgia


A. Roper v. Simmons

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The so-called ___________¬¬¬_____ examination rule ensures that witnesses at either a trial or a grand jury hearing can be compelled to answer questions once they waive their Fifth Amendment privilege and begin to testify

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Nearly _____ correctional institutions have been accredited or are in the process of accreditation

a. 100 b. 500 c. 1,000 d. 1,500

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If a witness is attempting to identify a person of another race, the chances of misidentification are increased

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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_____ off the coast of the Horn of Africa is caused by the multifaceted conflict in Somalia accompanied by the breakup of legal authority and social systems

a. Prostitution b. Piracy c. Drug trade d. Weapons trade

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