The Rationale Used for Victim Impact Statements in Payne V

question 51

Multiple Choice

The rationale used for victim impact statements in Payne v. Tennessee was ______.

• A) "just as the murderer should be considered as an individual, so too the victim is an individual whose death represents a unique loss to society and in particular to his family"
• B) "murderers are heinous individuals who need to be reminded of the horrible acts they have committed"
• C) "due process requires all parties be heard"
• D) "victims' aid in the determination of the sentence and they must justify the imposition of said sentence"

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Definitions:

Compulsory Arbitration

A mandatory arbitration process enforced by law or contract, requiring parties to resolve their dispute through arbitration rather than through litigation in court.

Essential Services

Services deemed crucial to the public welfare, including healthcare, utilities, and emergency services, which are often protected by law during strikes or disputes.

Strike Situation

A work stoppage by employees as a protest, typically to gain improved employment conditions or pay.

Bargaining Unit

A group of employees with a clear and identifiable community of interests who are represented by a single union in collective bargaining.