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nautica902

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The media often suggest crime is increasing at astronomical rates, when in fact the great American crime drop brought crime rates to historic lows.
 
  a. True b. False

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Lockyer v. Andrade (2003) dealt with which of the following constitutional questions?
 
  a. proportionality of a death sentence in a child rape and assault case
  b. acceptability of sentencing a convicted felon in absentia
  c. permissibility of a 50-year sentence for shoplifting under a three-strikes law
  d. denial of a duly-filed habeas corpus petition seeking judicial relief



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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