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Criminologists argue that three-strikes policies will not work because:
 
  A) most offenders are too young.
  B) the punishments are still too lenient.
  C) the punishment is not certain.
  D) current sentences for violent crimes are already too severe.

Question 2

The court case of __________, which involved a former soldier who was deprived of U.S. citizenship for deserting his post during World War II, established the standard for interpreting when a punishment is deemed cruel and unusual.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

Trop v. Dulles



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