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dalyningkenk

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on: Jun 19, 2018
The 8th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is often brought into discussions of the death penalty because of its
 
 

a. prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
  b. guarantee of rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
  c. promise of a fair trial.
  d. articulation of the doctrine of habeas corpus.



Question 2

Even people who support the death penalty typically hold that we should not impose it on ____, even when the accused's guilt is certain.
 
 

a. juveniles
  b. mentally impaired persons
  c. both of the above
  d. none of the above



fwbard

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

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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