What did the National Research Council conclude in its examination of the death penalty?
a. that the death penalty has no impact on the incidence of violent crime
b. that the costs associated with the death penalty outweigh the benefits
c. that the death penalty has a small, but significant deterrent effect
d. that the studies examining the death penalty's deterrent effect are flawed
Answer: d
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At the head of each cabinet department is a secretary. How does a secretary obtain his/her position?
a. nominated by and answers directly to the Senate b. nominated by and is subordinate to the judicial branch c. nominated by Congress and ratified by three-fourths of the state governments d. appointed by the president but must be confirmed by the Senate e. appointed by the president at his/her discretion without oversight