In Furman v. Georgia (1972), the Supreme Court ruled that the way the death penalty was administered constituted ___________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
cruel and unusual punishment
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What are the three types of distortion common in crime-scene photographs?
What will be an ideal response?
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_______ is the discretionary release of an offender before the expiration of his or her sentence under conditions established by the releasing authority.
A. Probation B. Intermediate release C. Parole D. Determinate controlled release
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Nuclear weapons on American soil are closely guarded by the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Under strict common law interpretation, the right to defend others was limited to the same right that one would have to defend oneself in the same situation
a. True b. False
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