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McCleskey v. Kemp (1987) challenged the death penalty on the grounds that the Moderate applications of the sentence are racially biased. Which of the following represents the percentages of murder sentences that were death sentences, depending on the race of the victim?
 
  A. 7 if Black, 15 if White
  B. 15 if Black, 50 if White
  C. 1 to 2  if Black, 11 if White
  D. 18 if Black, 25  if White

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered an aggravating factor, when determining the punishment after a murder conviction?
 
  A. A rape of the victim
  B. Torture of the victim
  C. Kidnapping of the victim
  D. The killing was done in self-defense


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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