The Court has narrowed the list of death-eligible offenders by striking down death penalty provisions for most crimes. Which of the following crimes remains an open question?
A. rape
B. child rape
C. homicide
D. treason
Answer: D
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A) Revenge prosecution. B) Retaliatory prosecution. C) Vindictive prosecution. D) Selective prosecution. E) None of the above
Official data provide crimes known to the police and are a complete measure of all crimes that have occurred in a jurisdiction
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The highest number of people in the custody of state correctional authorities from 1980–2009 was due to which type of offense?
a. property b. drug c. violent d. public order
Enacted in 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 dealt with ______.
A. legal representation of the accused B. length of incarceration C. voting rights for prisoners D. equal employment opportunity