Which of the following are prohibited under Eighth Amendment protections against "cruel and unusual punishment"?

a. Execution of the mentally retarded
b. Execution for capital crimes
c. Use of voluntary prison labor
d. Execution by hanging
e. Solitary confinement

Answer: a. Execution of the mentally retarded

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A representative who relies on his or her own experience or expertise when making a decision can be called a

A. trustee B. delegate C. politico D. representative

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