Which of the following has the Supreme Court determined constitutes "cruel and unusual punishment"?
a. Incarceration for life without the possibility of parole
b. The increased likelihood that minorities will be sentenced to death more than whites
c. The execution of minors
d. Capital punishment
e. Using juries to determine the facts of a death penalty case instead of relying on the judge
C
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How did the Post Office play a role in expanding U.S. territory?
a. It brought new advisors into the president's inner circle, which influenced statehood options. b. It made the process of campaigning and elections much easier. c. It provided hundreds of new jobs. d. It provided a reliable method of communication between far away places.
What is key to creating an energetic presidency?
A. creating a plural executive so power will be shared among different individuals who can find the best solutions B. giving the President a broad grant of power so he is capable of responding to any crisis C. providing the President with an unlimited term so he can consider national interests D. avoiding ambitious individuals who would use the temporary advantages conveyed by national crisis to permanently alter the constitutional order