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In his dissent in Callins v. Collins, Justice Blackmun argues that capital punishment is
  unconstitutional because:


 
 

a. it is cruel and unusual punishment.
  b. minorities and the poor are more likely to receive it than the white and the
  wealthy.
  c. constitutional requirements for applying it are incompatible.
  d. all of the above



Question 2

Which of the following is not one of Bedau's arguments against capital punishment?
 
 

a. It is applied inequitably.
  b. Studies show that it is not a measurably better deterrent than long prison
  sentences.
  c. There is evidence that it incites some people to murder.
  d. It is cruel and unusual punishment




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Liamb2179

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Answer to Question 1

d.

Answer to Question 2

d.




bcretired

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
:D TYSM


ghepp

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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