Author Question: Wendy's case draws a great deal of media attention. The prosecutor seeks the death penalty due to ... (Read 38 times)

Themember4 · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Wendy's case draws a great deal of media attention. The prosecutor seeks the death penalty due to the public outcry. What is the chance that Wendy will receive the death penalty?

a. Likely; more defendants have been sentenced to death in the last five years.
b. Likely; women typically receive the death penalty more than men.
c. Not likely; fewer defendants have received the death penalty in the last five years.
d. Not likely; the death penalty is considered cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 2

The due process and equal protection clauses are found in the Fourteenth Amendment.

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false