In 1988 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled (Thompson v. Oklahoma) that people aged 15 or younger when they committed their crime may not be sentenced to death. Which of the following statements is true today?

a. The age remains at 15 or younger.
b. The age today is at 17 or younger.
c. The age today is at 19 or younger.
d. None of the above. There are no age restrictions.


b

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A. racial profiling B. intelligence-led policing C. biometrics D. end-to-end encryption

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A. rational thought B. cogent analysis C. writing or communications abilities D. all of the above

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The agency's chief executive should not appear at the bargaining table personally

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In the text, the SEC is likely to make referrals for criminal prosecution in cases involving all but which of the following?

a. Organized crime b. Foreign investors c. Chronic violators d. Corruption of public officials

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