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In the case of In re Kemmler (1890), the Supreme Court decided that:
 
  a. the death penalty was cruel and unusual.
  b. the government could not use heat-sensing technology to search a home.
  c. police used excessive force when using pepper spray against Kemmler.
  d. the use of the electric chair was a humane method of extinguishing life.
  e. Kemmler was required to provide a DNA sample at arrest.

Question 2

Which of the following factors increases the power of the prosecutor?
 
  a. Many of their decisions are hidden from public view.
  b. They must have a judge sign off on any decision to drop a case.
  c. They are dependent upon the defense attorney for witness statements.
  d. Jurisdictional boundaries are sometimes confusing.
  e. Cases overturned at appeal can be damaging to a prosecutor's career.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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