Judicial Decisions Have Constantly Held That It Is Unconstitutional for a Judge

question 19

Multiple Choice

Judicial decisions have constantly held that it is unconstitutional for a judge to base a sentence on a defendant's race, gender, ethnicity, or nationality but juries have the power to do so in which situation?

• A) when compelling circumstances exist
• B) when aggravating factors are present
• C) never
• D) only when a unanimous vote is reached

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