In Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka the Supreme Court ruled that segregation is inherently unequal and therefore is unconstitutional

What role does public opinion play in shaping government policy in the United States?

A) Most public opinion tends to be liberal which is in accordance with government policy. B) While public opinion affects the presidential nomination it does not affect the legislative process. C) Public opinion is generally ignored by the legislators. D) Public opinion has an affect on the policies adopted by government, including the judiciary. E) Public opinion plays a role in social policies but does not affect other types of policies.

Assume that you are serving on a jury that has convicted Dan of murdering his wife, a capital crime. Identify the three questions that the judge will ask the jury to determine whether Dan will receive the death penalty. Describe a scenario in which he will be sentenced to death and a scenario in which he will not receive the death penalty.

What will be an ideal response?